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California Life Illustrated

Early Edition

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First edition of California Life Illustrated by William Taylor. Twelvemo, 348pp. [4pp ads]. Publishers original embossed cloth, title in faded gilt on spine. Frontispiece portrait of the Golden Gate park. 16 illustrated engravings. Previous ownership signature on frontispiece. (Cowan pg. 632) (Kurutz 621a)

Comments: Reverend William Taylor (1821-1902) was an American Missionary and prolific author. He describes in detail everyday life in the tent cities, gambling halls, hotels, and the social life and “moral condition” of the miners. The wood engravings include interesting views of San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento.

Additional information

Location Published

New York

Publisher

Carlton & Porter

Edition

Early Edition

Date Published

1860

ISBN
Binding

Cloth

Condition

Good

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Author

Taylor | William