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Schaeffer, L. M.

Sketches of Travels in South America, Mexico and California

1860

95.88 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1860
Place of printing
New York. James Egbert
Author
Schaeffer, L. M.
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Travel - North America Americana
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

12mo [19 x 13 cm]; 247 pp. original brown blind-stamped cloth, rubbed, spine ends a bit frayed, spine faded, light stain in lower margin, good sound copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Sabin 77485. Welch 170. Spain & Sp. America II, 543. Gunn 1024. Hill 1535. Graf 3691. Smith S16: "A 49'er who sailed around the Horn to California and returned via the Isthmus in 1852". Cowan 208: 'The author arrived at San Francisco in September 1849 and nearly the entire work is devoted to California. His narrations are exceedingly interesting.' The author provides some fascinating observations on the California gold rush.
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