Publisher： Cambridge University Press
E-ISSN： 1533-6247|24|4|319-336
ISSN： 0003-1615
Source： The Americas, Vol.24, Iss.4, 1968-04, pp. : 319-336
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Abstract
Because of its geographical separation from other Spanish colonies and the rigid mercantilistic policy of its mother country, Alta California was completely isolated from outside influence during its first sixteen years as a Spanish province. Gradually, however, as a result of the explorations of Captain James Cook (1728-1779), foreign vessels began to appear in the area. When the fur trade started flourishing in the Pacific Northwest, European and American ships as well as overland expeditions were attracted further south to the ports and population centers of California.
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