Marye George Thomas (35 results)

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. 1923 printing. Red cloth covers show shelf wear to the spine edges, with a few small chips to the cloth at the bottom of the spine. The spine is also faded and has some darkening. The front cover have a few discolored spots and some soiling. The back cover has a discolored strip at the top and some discolored spots at the bottom of the covers. The binding is square and the pages are clean and tight.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. No DJ. Unread No markings in book. Binding is tight. Scuffed covers and sunned spine. 212pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 212 pages. First edition. Very good copy in red cloth with gilt ruling and lettering on front cover and spine. Mild edge wear. Spine mildly faded. No dust jacket. Frontispiece portrait of author with tissue guard. The author was very active in Virginia City and the Comstock in the 1870s. Cowan p. 417, Wheat Gold Rush 138. Rocq 10385.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very good plus copy in maroon cloth hardcover. Misprinted date on title page. Loss of gilt to titles on spine. Booksellers sticker on back pastedown. Bottom fore-edge corners are bumped. Top edge has dust-staining. 212pp short 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Publisher's gilt-titled cloth. First edition. Minor wear to cloth edges/points. Tight and square. Glassine DJ remnants included. Tissued frontis. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Red cloth, gilt titles. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. weight: 1.0 lb. A very good copy with no dustjacket. 20.8x14.3 cm. 212 pp.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'From '49 to '83 in California and Nevada' provides an insightful first-hand account of the rapid transformation of the American West during one of its most volatile and prosperous eras. Written by George Thomas Marye, Jr., this work chronicles the evolution of the Pacific coast from the early days of the 1849 Gold Rush through the peak of the silver mining boom in Nevada and the developments of the early 1880s.The narrative explores the social, economic, and political landscape of a region in flux. Through detailed recollections, the author sheds light on the life of early pioneers, the development of San Francisco, and the legendary Comstock Lode. The work captures the spirit of enterprise and the rugged reality of frontier life, documenting how a wilderness was forged into thriving states. This account serves as a valuable historical record for those interested in the 19th-century American experience, mining history, and the socio-economic foundations of California and Nevada. Readers will find a compelling look at the figures and events that shaped the destiny of the Far West.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.…

Gilt decorated hard cover. First edition. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy. 212 pps.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Chapters from the life of George Thomas Marye, a Pioneer of '49. Slight sun fade to spine.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book plunges readers into the heart of the California Gold Rush, chronicling the author's arduous journey and pioneering life in San Francisco during the mid-19th century. The narrative vividly portrays the challenges and triumphs of the era, from navigating the treacherous route across the Isthmus of Panama to establishing a thriving business amidst the booming city's chaotic growth. The author's experiences offer a unique lens into the transformative impact of the Gold Rush on San Francisco and the broader American West. Readers will witness the city's rapid evolution from a modest settlement to a bustling metropolis, shaped by the influx of fortune seekers and entrepreneurs. The book delves into the complexities of land ownership, infrastructure development, and the economic forces that fueled San Francisco's meteoric rise. Through engaging anecdotes and insightful observations, the author explores themes of resilience, adaptability, and the enduring allure of the American Dream. This firsthand account of the California Gold Rush era not only captures the spirit of adventure and opportunity but also sheds light on the social, economic, and political dynamics that shaped the region's destiny. Ultimately, this book provides a valuable window into a pivotal period in American history, revealing the enduring legacy of the pioneers who forged a new society on the edge of the continent. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'From '49 to '83 in California and Nevada' provides an insightful first-hand account of the rapid transformation of the American West during one of its most volatile and prosperous eras. Written by George Thomas Marye, Jr., this work chronicles the evolution of the Pacific coast from the early days of the 1849 Gold Rush through the peak of the silver mining boom in Nevada and the developments of the early 1880s.The narrative explores the social, economic, and political landscape of a region in flux. Through detailed recollections, the author sheds light on the life of early pioneers, the development of San Francisco, and the legendary Comstock Lode. The work captures the spirit of enterprise and the rugged reality of frontier life, documenting how a wilderness was forged into thriving states. This account serves as a valuable historical record for those interested in the 19th-century American experience, mining history, and the socio-economic foundations of California and Nevada. Readers will find a compelling look at the figures and events that shaped the destiny of the Far West.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dustjacket. Later Edition. ISBN . Hardback. Second edition. No dustjacket, bound in red cloth with gold gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Good to Very Good Condition. Tight sound unmarked copy with minor rubs and bumps to edges and corners of covers, some browning and dustsoiling to edges of interior pages, some fading to cover spine and upper edge of front cover. No Signature.…

Red cloth, gilt titles. 1st Edition. Inscribed to William Nelson Marye and signed by the author on the second endpaper. the writer was a San Francisco banker and ambassador to Russia in the Wilson administration. Paher #1241. weight: 1.0 lb. Very good, light spot to heel of spine, a little rippling to cloth cover, bookplate to pastedown, no dust jacket. Portrait frontis. 21.7x14.2 cm. 212 pp.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Frontispiece portrait, with nine textual photographs. Original burgundy cloth binding, with gilt stamping. A near fine copy.

Second Edition. With complete index. Octavo (20.5cm). Red cloth stamped in gilt; [ii],217,[5]pp; 10 halftone plates. Erasure to halftitle; 1944 ownership inscription to title page. Sound, lightly rubbed and spine-sunned, last few leaves rippled: Very Good. COWAN pp.417-18.

Original Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 212pp; 10 plates from photographs (portraits and views). Chapters include: The Journey to California in 1849; Pioneer Life of San Francisco; Virginia City and the Comstock; &c. Bound in red cloth, gilt lettering on cover and spine; spine gilt dulled with ding in cloth. 8.25" x 5.5" Presentation copy, with author's 10-line inscription on the blank flyleaf, in part: "Samuel J. Graham / whose broad sympathies / make him a student of / the history of our country . vigorous men engaged in / the early development / of California. / From the writer / Geo. T. Marye, Jr." Marye lived in San Francisco from 1849 to 1869, and in Virginia City, Nevada from 1869 to 1883. [Wheat, Gold Rush 138. Cowan 417.].…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 254. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1923 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 254.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 504. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 504.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "From '49 to '83 in California and Nevada" provides an insightful first-hand account of the rapid transformation of the American West during one of its most volatile and prosperous eras. Written by George Thomas Marye, Jr., this work chronicles the evolution of the Pacific coast from the early days of the 1849 Gold Rush through the peak of the silver mining boom in Nevada and the developments of the early 1880s.The narrative explores the social, economic, and political landscape of a region in flux. Through detailed recollections, the author sheds light on the life of early pioneers, the development of San Francisco, and the legendary Comstock Lode. The work captures the spirit of enterprise and the rugged reality of frontier life, documenting how a wilderness was forged into thriving states. This account serves as a valuable historical record for those interested in the 19th-century American experience, mining history, and the socio-economic foundations of California and Nevada. Readers will find a compelling look at the figures and events that shaped the destiny of the Far West.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…