ALTA CALIFORNIA 1840-1842.The Journal and Observations of William Dane Phelps Master of the Ship "Alert".Introduced and edited by Briton Cooper Busch
by Phelps, William D
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About This Item
California: The Arthur H. Clark Co., 1983. First Edition . Cloth. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo. 364 pgs.Bibliography.Maps & illustrs.Western Lands and Water Series,Vol.xiii. 975 copies published. Phelps' diary gives a vivid picture of California settlements and settlers,the hide and tallow trade,and comments on agriculture,social customs and political events.He made 76 stops at 11 ports along the coast during this period. Clark & Brunet #186.
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- Dale Cournoyer Books (CA)
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- Title
- ALTA CALIFORNIA 1840-1842.The Journal and Observations of William Dane Phelps Master of the Ship "Alert".Introduced and edited by Briton Cooper Busch
- Author
- Phelps, William D
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Arthur H. Clark Co.
- Place of Publication
- California
- Date Published
- 1983
- Size
- 8vo
- Keywords
- western americana California History
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