071: Tales of Mexican California Part 2: Antonio Coronel's Memoirs
Tales of Mexican California: Antonio Coronel's Memoirs - Part 2
To hear Part 1, go to Episode 065.
In this episode of the California Frontier Podcast, Damian Bacich continues exploring the memoirs of Antonio Franco Coronel. Coronel's account provides a riveting look into his experiences as a Superior Court Judge in Mexican California during the 1840s, a time marked by political instability and frequent criminal conduct by soldiers.
The memoir sheds light on key historical moments, including the failed colonization efforts, the uprising against Governor Manuel Micheltorena, and the early signs…
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