There is nothing better than hearing the words or seeing the photos of someone who was actually there at the time. These books are either entirely primary resources, or their content is built around primary resources.
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Two Years Before the Mast, abridged by Richard Henry Dana. Abridged for children, this primary resource is the memoir of a young man who spent two years on a Yankee ship trading with the ranchos of California... $13.95
Paintings of California by Arnold Skolnick, ed. This inspiring book contains 70 full-color paintings that show the evolution of California... $22.95
They Came Singing Songs from California’s History Karen Arlen, Margaret Batt, et al. Songs from California’s Native Americans; English, Russian, and Spanish explorers; the missions; Californios; and the 49ers... $60.00