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Report of The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-'44. By Brevet Captain J. C. Fremont, of the Topographical Engineers. Under the Orders of Col. J. J. Abert, Chief of the Topographical Bureau. Printed by Order of the Senate of the United States, Washington: Gales and Seaton, Printers. 1845, FIRST EDITIONOriginal report in custom slipcase with full original large map in custom case and smaller aged facsimile of same map in back pocket. Please review photos for complete set.Condition: Presenting the original 1845 Senate report entitled "Report of the Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-1844." The book is complete with its bound-in maps. It was professionally re-backed with original spine piece re-applied as shown. The very large map has been encased in its own custom case, then combined with the book in a custom slip case. Within the pocket of the…
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Report of The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the Year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the Years 1843-'44, FIRST EDITION 1845
by Fremont, John C
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Sights in the Gold Region, and Scenes by the Way, 1849 FIRST EDITION
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…
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