Davis, Win. J. An illustrated history of Sacramento County, California : containing a history of Sacramento County from the earliest period of its occupancy to the present time, together with glimpses of its prospective future, with profuse illustrations of its beautiful scenery, full-page portraits of some of its most eminent men, and biographical mention of many of its pioneers and also of prominent citizens of to-day Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co., 1890, 842 pgs. Contents Chapter I. Topography, soil, climate, etc Chapter II. John A. Sutter and his fort Chapter III. The California revolution and the bear flag party Chapter IV. Discovery of gold Chapter V. Founding of Sacramento City Chapter VI. The squatter riots Chapter VII. County government Chapter VIII. Sacramento County legislators Chapter IX. The bench and the bar Chapter X. Criminals Chapter XI. Political Chapter XII. The military Chapter XIII. The press Chapter XIV. Educational Chapter XV. Navigation Chapter XVI. Railroads Chapter XVII. Business associations Chapter XVIII. Charitable institutions Chapter XIX. Sacramento City Chapter XX. Miscellaneous Chapter XXI. The townships Biographical sketches Back matter