Explore the history of one of California's most legendary mining companies with this fascinating account of the Mariposa Land and Mining Company. From its origins as a small gold-mining operation to its later role in the development of California's mineral resources, the Mariposa Company played a vital role in the history of the American West. Written by members of the company and published in 1863, this account offers a rare glimpse into the workings of a major American corporation in the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.