""A Navy Surgeon in California, 1846-1847: The Journal of Marius Duvall"" is a historical account of the experiences of Marius Duvall, a surgeon in the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War. The book is a transcription of Duvall's personal journal, which he kept during his time in California from 1846 to 1847. Through his journal entries, Duvall provides a firsthand account of the war and its impact on California, as well as his experiences treating wounded soldiers and civilians. The book also includes historical context and background information on the war and Duvall's role in it. Overall, ""A Navy Surgeon in California, 1846-1847"" offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.