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About Alexander Forbes
Alexander Forbes (1778–1862) was a 19th-century Scottish merchant, explorer, and writer. His book California: A History of Upper and Lower California, published in 1839, is perhaps the first full account in English of California. He is the brother of distinguished Scottish physician Sir John Forbes.
Everything about Alexander Forbes →- Occupation
- explorer, historian, businessperson
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- 1778
- Died
- 1862