History of California From Its Discovery to Present Time; Compromising Also A Full Description of Its Climate, Surface Soil, Rivers, Towns.

Published by John P. Jewett & Company, Boston, 1854

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First Edition 1854 complete with folding tinted map, in Custom quarter bound clamshell case, leather spine over paper marbled boards. Capron provides detailed information of mid-19th Century California: climate, soils, towns, agriculture, wildlife, etc. the second portion of the book gives descriptions of San Francisco and details of its lurid state. Then he gives details of the mining boom, Chinese exclusion, miner's court and their living conditions. The last portion contains his well written journal from N.Y. to Nicaragua to California. Also extensive treatment of the Mexican War and conquest of California. Book Very Good, wear to head of spine with a little tear, corner wear with some board showing, typical foxing to title page, Michael Sharpe bookplate and writing on ffep _____ Library No. 11., original blind stamped brown cloth, gilt title and California seal to spine. Map has tape en verso of one panel. Very solid First Edition of scarce title in expensive clamshell. Hill 254, Kurutz 116, Howes C127.

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Title
History of California From Its Discovery to Present Time; Compromising Also A Full Description of Its Climate, Surface Soil, Rivers, Towns.
Author
Elisha Smith Capron
Publisher
John P. Jewett & Company, Boston
Publication year
1854
Condition
Very Good Plus or Better
Dust jacket
None
Binding
Publisher's Cloth
Edition
First Edition.

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Pacific Coast Books features high quality used books of interest in several fields. We are proud members of ABAA and ILAB. Our specialty is Pacific Voyages, Pacific Exploration and Pacific States History. Currently in our store we have more than 50,000 books with a focus on American Literature, Western Americana, Northwest History, Art, Children, Mystery, Science Fiction, and many other fields. We operate an open book shop in Lincoln City Oregon on the beautiful Oregon Coast. Our Rare Book Room has more than 1,000 titles. Please plan to visit on your next trip to the Oregon Coast. Every book and transaction is 100% guaranteed. Honest professional service to the public and trade. Collections and libraries purchased. www.pacificcoastbooks.net

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