CALIFORNIA FOR HEALTH, PLEASURE AND RESIDENCE. A BOOK FOR TRAVELLERS AND SETTLER
by Nordhoff, Charle
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About This Item
New York, 1875. 255pp. Map. Illus. Original gilt cloth. Near fine. Later edition. First published, in parts only, in HARPER'S MAGAZINE, and for the first time in book form in 1872, this was one of the most popular travel books written about California, and appeared in many editions in America and Britain. "Mr. Nordhoff's descriptions of the natural attractions of California were considered the best of their time, and much esteemed" - Cowan. Also includes a description of Utah and the state of Mormonism. COWAN, p.455. FLAKE 5861. ROCQ 17051. TRAIN TO PLANE 9. ZAMORANO SELECT 80 (first ed)
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- William Reese Company (US)
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- Title
- CALIFORNIA FOR HEALTH, PLEASURE AND RESIDENCE. A BOOK FOR TRAVELLERS AND SETTLER
- Author
- Nordhoff, Charle
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1875
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With a catalogued inventory of over thirty thousand items, and a general inventory of over sixty-five thousand items, we are among the leading specialists in the fields of Americana and world travel, and maintain a large and eclectic inventory of literary first editions and antiquarian books of the 18th through 20th centuries.
We issue frequent, and substantial, catalogues in our fields of specialization, and we are equipped to produce smaller lists devoted to specific subjects with ease in response to requests.
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