A comprehensive analysis of the political conventions that shaped California's rich political history from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. The author Winfield J. Davis presents deep insights into California's social and political fabric during this period and provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the political maneuvering that went on behind the scenes. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.