Discovery of the Yosemite, and the Indian War of 1851, Which Led to That Event
CHAPTER XIX.
Engineering and History--Speculation and Discouragement--A New Deal--Wall Street--A Primitive Bridge--First Woman in the Yosemite--Lady Visitors from Mariposa and Lady Teachers from San Francisco--Measurements of Heights--First Houses and their Occupants--A Gay Party and a Glorious Feast 301