Table of Contents
John
Bidwell: The Adventurous Life of a California Pioneer by
Nancy Leek
The life and deeds of the early politician, rancher,
general, and founder of Chico, California
Introduction
One
Westward
Two
The Western Emigration Society
Three
Into the Unknown
Four
Land of Promise
Five
War in Alta California
Six
Gold
Seven
Rancho Chico
Eight
General Bidwell Goes to Washington
Nine
Marriage and Politics
Ten
The Last Years of a Pioneer
Notes on Sources
Picture Credits
Acknowledgments
Index
