Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-'44. [Fremont s First and Second Expeditions]
Published by Gales and Seaton, 1845
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
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1845 1ed John C Fremont Expedition Rocky Mountains California Gold Rush MAPS A rare first edition of John Charles Fremont s explorations and voyages. Printed shortly after the expedition itself, this account of exploration includes Fremont s expeditions took him to California, along the Oregon Trail, and through Nevada, where he encountered and battled Native American Indians. According to Kurutz, this work is one of the monumental works of western exploration! Issued in both House [of Representatives] and Senate issues, this 1845 first edition is illustrated with 24 full-page engravings of mountain views, maps of the route, view of Pyramid Lake in Nevada, Columbia River Gorge views, waterfalls, the Sierra Nevada, the Great Salt Lake, and much more! This book changed the perspective of the American West, as it provided details of physical terrain and landmarks that had never been reported on through the mid-1800s. Fremont and his wife became exceedingly wealthy during the California Gold Rush, much in part to the marketing and advertisement that Report of the Exploring Expedition provided the east. Item number: #40522 Price: $950 FREMONT, Brevet Captain J. C. Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-'44. [Fremont s First and Second Expeditions] Washington: Gales and Seaton, 1845. [For the Senate of the United States]. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete o 693, [1] o 26 engraved plates 24 full-page engravings 2 folding maps Note on number of illustrations: Sabin lists 23 expected, while Howes states 22. This edition includes both House and Senate issue illustrations, thus quite rare and desirable References: Sabin 25845; Howes F-370; Wagner-Camp 115:1; Graff 1436: Streeter 3131; Zamorano 80, #39; Grolier 100 American #49; Hill, p. 112; Cowan, pg. 223; Rittenhouse 229; Mintz 165; Tweney 89, #22; Field 565; Soliday I-861; Rosenbach 32, #146 Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Brown cloth Size: ~9.25in X 6in (23.5cm x 15cm) Very rare and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 40522 Photos available upon request.…
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- Title
- Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-'44. [Fremont s First and Second Expeditions]
- Author
- FREMONT, Brevet Captain J. C.
- Publisher
- Gales and Seaton
- Publication year
- 1845
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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