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Sights in the Gold Region, and Scenes by the Way, 1849 FIRST EDITION
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Sights in the Gold Region, and Scenes by the Way, 1849 FIRST EDITION Original cloth with gilt spine - 1849

by Johnson, Theodore T

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Sights in the Gold Region, and Scenes by the Way, by Theodore T Johnson. New York: Baker and Scribner, 1849. First Edition first issue published with no map and no colored frontispiece illustration. 278 pages with full table of contents.One of the earliest accounts of the gold fields by an actual "returned" Californian. This is Johnson's detailed account of his month long visit to the gold fields, along with his journey from New York to San Francisco through Panama aboard subsequent steamers and his overland journey. He arrived in Sutter's Mill, observing the camps, towns, and significant people like Captain Sutter and John Sinclair. Providing insight into the mining methods, social life, and mistreatment of the actual workers, this is a significant contribution to gold rush history.Condition: Original boards with new spine and original spine piece re-applied. Please see photos reflecting excellent, careful and seamless professional restoration work! Some foxing and smudging within, but overall very good condition for its age and purpose.*Please Note: This item will be shipped to your address of record AND will require a verified signature upon receipt. Thank you for tracking your purchase and being available to sign for it upon delivery. We appreciate your business and hope to do business with you again! **Attention International Buyers** For all standard international book orders, we will be using Asendia consolidated shipping through Biblio.com. If you should choose expedited shipping instead, we will provide you with that additional cost by the most economical Federal Express International. Once actual shipping costs are calculated for your exact address, we will advise you of any additional charges or refund due. After all is agreed, your book(s) will ship promptly.***
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  • Title Sights in the Gold Region, and Scenes by the Way, 1849 FIRST EDITION
  • Author Johnson, Theodore T
  • Binding Original Cloth with Gilt Spine
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Very Good+
  • Pages 278
  • Publisher Bakers and Scribner, New York
  • Date 1849
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 18491500522

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