California Pageant

Language: English

Published by Alfred a Knopf, New York, 1946

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257 pages with Important Dates in the History of California and Index in rear of book. 22 chapters with introducation by Dr. Cleland. pages tight; slight yellowing and some smudges on few pages; usual ex-library markings; Several color illustrations and maps. Page edges cut roughly; Dark green hard covers with gild lettering on spine. Some fading, rubbing, darkened areas and smudges on covers. Minor wear on edges, corners and spine ends. Dust jacket fold flap has been pasted on front end pages; remainder of dj missing. Book tells the story of California's dramatic transformation from a wilderness to an empire. Chapter headings include: The Land of Calafia; Plymouth, Manila, and Monterey; Bridgehead at San Diego; Occupation of Monterey; Conquest of the Desert; American and Russian Traders; Land of Arcady; Pathfinder; First Overland Settlers; Fremont and Bear Flag Republic; American Conquest of California Gold; Society in Ferment; Golden Age of California Letters; End of Isolation; New Era; Corruption and Reform; Economic Unrest; Miracles of Engineering and Industry; etc. RARE VINTAGE COPY.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
California Pageant
Author
Cleland, Robert Glass
Publisher
Alfred a Knopf, New York
Publication year
1946
Condition
As New
Dust jacket
No Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Raymond Lufkin
Dimensions
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

Wabash Museum Books

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