Historical Memoirs of New California, Volume 2 is a book written by Francisco Palou. It is a detailed account of the history of California during the Spanish colonial period. The book covers the years from 1767 to 1784, a time of significant change in California's history. Palou was a Franciscan friar and missionary who played an important role in the colonization of California. He wrote the book based on his personal experiences and observations, as well as on the accounts of other missionaries and explorers. The book provides a fascinating insight into the social, political, and cultural aspects of California during this period. It discusses the establishment of missions, the interactions between the Spanish and native populations, and the challenges faced by the early colonizers. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the geography and natural resources of California, as well as the flora and fauna of the region. Overall, Historical Memoirs of New California, Volume 2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of California and the Spanish colonial period.In Four Volumes.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.