Report on Formation of the State of California
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Author: Browne, J. Ross
Title: Relacion de Los Debates de la Convencion de California, Sobre la Formacion de la Constitucion de Estado, en Setiembre Y Octubre de 1849
Place Published: Nueva York
Publisher:S.W. Benedict
Date Published: 1851
Description:
Author: Browne, J. Ross
Title: Relacion de Los Debates de la Convencion de California, Sobre la Formacion de la Constitucion de Estado, en Setiembre Y Octubre de 1849
Place Published: Nueva York
Publisher:S.W. Benedict
Date Published: 1851
Description:
[3]-439, xiii pp. (8vo) 22.6x14 cm (9x5½"), original black blindstamped cloth. First Spanish Language Edition.
Originally published in English the preceding year. Account of the proceedings of the convention, held at Colton Hall in Monterey, which debated and adopted the California Constitution; also, the proclamation of Governor Riley recommending a plan of territorial government, a list of the delegates, a translation of the Mexican laws still in effect, etc. Cowan describes this as "an exhaustive account of the acts and proceedings of this most remarkable assembly. Browne was the only shorthand reporter in California at the time, and for his work he received $10,000." Cowan p.26; Sabin 8661; Zamorano 80 #11.
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Rubbing with some fraying at spine ends, cloth sunned, with some dampstains and wear, corners bumped; light foxing, a few dampstains particularly toward end where the last leaf is stuck to rear free endpaper; very good internally.
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