“The Literary Magazine of the Pacific Coast”. Here are 9 volumes of this highly popular magazine series, printed in black, white and red. Featured are: Pacific Coast-based historical studies, pioneer reminiscences, short stories, poetry, labor and trade and hundreds of other articles written by the best writers of the day. The articles cover : Indian War prisoners, The Livermore Valley, UC. Southern California, Santa Clara co. And Alaskan summer, and many more Pacific Coast specific topics. Replete with dozens of photographs and engravings of early California and wonderfully illustrated ads – including one for a popular tooth powder that unfortunately turned teeth yellow and another for “revolutionary” new woman’s underwear made of wool and cashmere. Also included – a detailed engraving of Napa Valley, early photos of Oakland, and a fold-out diagram of the Univ. Of Southern California tract. A must for early Pacific Coast historians, collectors of fanciful advertisements, and those who appreciate well-written 19th century articles. PROCEEDS BENEFIT OUR LOCAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS – THANK YOU! Please visit our store for more titles. This item is in the category “Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “friendsofthepaloaltolibrary” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Special Attributes: 19th Century Magazine Series, Illustrated
- Subject: History
- Illustrator: Various
- Topic: Pacific Coast History 19th century
- Year Printed: 1887
- Region: North America
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Binding: Softcover, Wraps
- Original/Facsimile: Original
- Place of Publication: San Francisco, CA
- Language: English
- Publisher: The Overland Monthly Co.
- Character Family: The Overland Monthly