San Francisco, 1884. 40pp. Octavo [22 cm] Previously bound with stab holes at spine. Very good. California land promotion with sections titled: 'Description of San Luis Obispo County' - 'The Sacramento Valley and Tributary Country' - 'Amador County' - 'Butte County' - 'Colusa County' - 'El Dorado County' - 'Lake County' - 'Lassen County' - 'Modoc County' - 'Nevada County' - 'Placer County' - 'Plumas County' - 'Sacramento County' - 'Sutter County' - 'Solano County' - 'Shasta County' - 'Siskiyou County' - 'Sierra County' - 'Tehama County' - 'Trinity County' - 'Yolo County' - 'Yuba County'. Each county section contains brief descriptions of the history of the area, the topography, the economic opportunities (agricultural, mining, logging, etc.), and other generally useful information for the prospective settler.

"This association is under the control of the business men of San Francisco. It is organized for the purpose of furnishing free information concerning California. Information in reference to the Government and other lands, climate, resources, etc., of California, is furnished, free of charge, at this office to all persons who are seeking homes in this State. - p[3]

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Bookseller: Tschanz Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 7777
Title: Immigration Association of California
Author: Briggs, Arthur R
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Place of Publication: San Francisco
Date Published: 1884

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