History of California, from its discovery to the present time. with a Journal of the Voyage from New York, via Nicaragua, to San Francisco, and Back, via Panama. With a New Map of the Country.

Published by California: John P. Jewett & Company, 1854.

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12mo., (7 x 4/48 inches). Folding chromolithographic map (creased, short tears at gutter) (some occasionally heavy spotting). Original brown cloth (extremities a bit worn with minor loss). Provenance: Contemporary pencilled ownership inscription of Euphany Barnhart on the front free endpaper. First edition of book; second issue of the Colton map (dated 1854 rather than 1853). "This is the same map as that listed as 1853 - Colton, save for the change in date. It seems also to have been included in "Colton's Atlas of the World.by George W. Colton".This was probably the best-known map of California in the eastern states during the 'fifties. It was republished annually for a time, with little or no change" (Wheat). "In April, 1853, the author proceeded to California, as the commercial agent of several extensive mercantile houses in New York city. In the discharge of the duties of his commission, he visited the principal cities and villages of the state.He also traversed various parts of the mining regions, and sojourned with the miners, among their valleys and mountains" (Preface). The first three parts of the four parts of the book are devoted to a "History of California", including an "extensive treatment to the Mexican War and the conquest of California" (Hill); a colorful "Description of San Francisco"; The book also includes a colorful description of San Francisco"; and "Gold Mines, Mining, and Miners". Cowan I, p. 41; Cowan, II, p. 104; Graff 580; Hill 254; Howes C127; Sabin 10764; Wheat, "Maps of the California Gold Region" 254. Catalogued by Kate Hunter.…

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Title
History of California, from its discovery to the present time. with a Journal of the Voyage from New York, via Nicaragua, to San Francisco, and Back, via Panama. With a New Map of the Country.
Author
CAPRON, Elisha Smith (1806-1883).
Publisher
California: John P. Jewett & Company, 1854.
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
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Arader Galleries has specialized in the field of color-plate books and early works on paper for over fifty years. Our main specialisms are Americana, Maps/Atlases, Voyages and Natural History (with a special focus on the works of John James Audubon). We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have about any of the books listed on ABE or to welcome you to our gallery in New York.

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