ntil I read Yakimali’s Gift (see <https://bit.ly/2Fza6nF>) I knew nothing about the settlement of California by Mexico or the Anza Expeditions. Thanks to Linda Covella, I have now read two excellent books on the second expedition. I have also researched events through numerous websites. One thing I discovered is the similarities of the Anza Expeditions and the Oregon and California Trails taken by so many Americans in the mid-1800s, about 75 years after those of the Mexican peoples to California. I hope you will enjoy The Power of a Dream, Linda’s beautiful picture book telling of the story of Maria Feliciana Arballo, one of the Latina Pioneers. This book for younger grades will introduce children to this fascinating period of history. For older students and adults, try Yakimali’s Gift, a fictional telling of the expedition, but based on facts and excellent history. Additional Resources: Websites: https://lindacovella.com/yakimalis-gift/historical-character-maria-feliciana-arballo/ http://www.anzahistorictrail.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Bautista_de_Anza https://sfbaytimetraveler.wordpress.com/about/the-anza-expedition/ http://verdugofamilyhistory.blogspot.com/2013/02/february-28-1808-death-of-maria.html https://www.sierracollege.edu/ejournals/jsnhb/v3n2/font.html https://www.nps.gov/juba/index.htm Other Books: Anza Conquers the Desert: The Anza Expeditions from Mexico to California and the Founding of San Francisco, 1744 to 1776 by Richard F Pourade Films: The Anza Expedition (National Park Service Film) at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPwSliMxeiU (Highly recommended) Don Garate as Juan Bautista de Anza at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb1G5PVwpTw (Highly Recommended)
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