History of California by Capron + FAMOUS MAP San Francisco INDIANS Gold. Caprons History of California is an important post-Gold Rush history of California, filled with descriptions of all aspects of the American west. While many histories of California exist, this work is unquestionably among the best and is often considered the most desirable because of the frontispiece map. The map was the best-known map of California in the eastern states during the 1850s. It was republished annually for a time, with little or no change. Interestingly, this map was thought to be the same map included in Coltons famous Atlas of the World. In addition to the map, this 1853 first edition book includes notes on the Mexican-American War, gold hunting and mining, as well as descriptions of early San Francisco and encounters with Native American Indians. Perhaps Larneds description of this work is most thorough. [early] pages devoted to history [of California], the principal events from Cabrillos discovery in 1542 to the admission of California, 1859. The remainder of the book consists of personal observations [such as] Caprons interesting accounts of the miners courts. History of California : from its discovery to the present time : comprising also a full description of its climate, surface, soil, rivers, towns, beasts, birds, fishes, state of its society, agriculture, commerce, mines, mining. Jewett, Proctor and Worthington, 1854. Collation: Complete with all pages. Folding map dated 1853 (first ed). References: Cowan I, 41; Graff 580; Hill 254; Howes C 127; Sabin 10764; Wheat Maps, California Gold Region 254; Larned 2023. Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure. 7.25in X 5in (18cm x 13cm). The item “1854 1ed History of California by Capron + FAMOUS MAP San Francisco INDIANS Gold” is in sale since Tuesday, January 19, 2021. This item is in the category “Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “schilb_antique_books” and is located in Columbia, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Year Printed: 1854
- Topic: American (US)
- Binding: Hardcover
- Region: North America
- Author: CAPRON, Elisha S.
- Subject: History
- Original/Facsimile: Original
- Language: English
- Publisher: J.P. Jewett & Co.
- Place of Publication: Boston
- Special Attributes: 1st Edition