Note: Many of my clients are scholars, historians and genealogists seeking specific information related to their research. For their convenience I include the following details directly from this book. LIFE, ADVENTURES AND TRAVELS IN CALIFORNIA a. FARNHAMS PICTORIAL TRAVELS IN …..
The discoverer of Gold in California that sparked the gold rush in 1848 was James W. He served under John C. Fremont in the California bear flag revolt before going back to work for John Sutter in 1847. Along with …..
Books of the California Gold Rush: A Centennial Selection By Carl I Wheat. Signed hardcover limited edition book. Hardcover limited edition, Colt Press [San Francisco], 1949. One of 500 copies printed at the Grabhorn Press. Signed by both Robert and …..
Made in Gold Rush era San Francisco, this early, California, silver-mounted dirk knife may be the oldest San Francisco made dirk knife known. I don’t think it’s impossible that it could be an early, unmarked, Hugh McConnell knife? (SEE THE …..
1859 Three Years in California Colton GOLD RUSH Indians San Francisco Sacramento. In the 1850s, California was a hotspot for gold-seekers and those hunting for fortune. Walter Colton, a naval chaplain and historian, published an important book of California history …..
This antique California gold nugget presentation ring will be exactly 100 years old in December. Not many gold nuggets can be dated to be from an earlier period. The size of the nugget is 7/8″ long x 3/8″ wide x …..
Made in Gold Rush era San Francisco, this early, California, silver-mounted dirk knife may, or may not, be the oldest San Francisco made dirk knife known. Proving it one way or the other would be a real challenge. If I …..
Ed San Francisco California Gold Rush Illustrated MAPS Soule Indians. First published in 1855, The Annals of San Francisco is oft. Considered the most important book on the history of the city of San Francisco, California. It was written by …..
The discoverer of Gold in California that sparked the gold rush in 1848 was James W. He served under John C. Fremont in the bear flag revolt before going to work for John Sutter in 1847. In his later years, …..
Very light surface patina, bone is in excellent condition as well as silver work. Blade measures 6″ in length overall knife is 11″ case measures 13. On top cover Will & Finck Special is marked as well as “Rosarita”. Case …..