CALIFORNIA GOLD-FIELD SCENES: Selections from Quien Sabe's Gold-field Manuscripts
by Bigham, Rev. R. W. Introduction by A. G. Hapgood
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Nashville: Southern Methodist Printing House, 1886. First edition. Spine slightly faded, else very good. Original red cloth with gilt spine, octavo, 283 pp.
Accounts of the author's experiences as a preacher and miner in the California gold country. Cowan p. 832. Howes B444.
Accounts of the author's experiences as a preacher and miner in the California gold country. Cowan p. 832. Howes B444.
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- Chanticleer Books (US)
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- Title
- CALIFORNIA GOLD-FIELD SCENES: Selections from Quien Sabe's Gold-field Manuscripts
- Author
- Bigham, Rev. R. W. Introduction by A. G. Hapgood
- Book Condition
- Used - Spine slightly faded, else very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Southern Methodist Printing House
- Place of Publication
- Nashville
- Date Published
- 1886
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