Fifteen Decisive Events of California History

Rockwell D. Hunt

Published by Historical Society of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1959

About this Item

This 7.0 x 10.5 inch, 91 page hardcover book with dust wrapper is the 1959 first edition of this title with that date on the title page and matching the copyright date on the following page. This book is in fine condition with no real quality issues for the book to be found inside or out. The back cloth covers ? with green-gold lettering and design on front panel and bright gold lettering on spine ? are all virtually As New ? with the 1959 date shown on the spine. The end paper list the 15 decisive events and the text pages ? which go through the 15 events one by one ? have numerous black-and-white illustrations of some of the individuals involved in the events. The author ? Rockwell Hunt ? was a well-known and accomplished California historian from the early part of the 20th century who authored nineteen full-length histories ? beginning in 1895. The dust wrapper is in very good condition with wear showing along the edges and folds ? and with a number of modest chips missing at the spine top and bottom ? with the price clipped on the front flap. The wrapper is now protected by a mylar cover. 91 pages. Seller Inventory # 1505-1676

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fifteen Decisive Events of California History

Publisher: Historical Society of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Publication Date: 1959

Binding: Hardcover w/ Jacket

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good