1863 CALIFORNIA 1ed Resources of Gold Mining Redwoods Geography MEXICO Racism
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1863 CALIFORNIA 1ed Resources of Gold Mining Redwoods Geography MEXICO Racism
John Hittells study into the early natural resources of California proved to be an invaluable source of knowledge for miners and explorers in the west. “The Resources of California” contains extensive chapters on mining – silver, gold, and platinum mills – farming and agriculture, indigenous plants and animals, geology and geography, and commerce.
Though, perhaps the most interesting aspect of this 1863 first edition is the chapters on California society. Hittell covers:
Influence of Mexico on Southern California
Indian and Mexican names
Inferiority of non-white persons
Item number: #22414
Price: $499
HITTELL, John
The resources of California,: comprising agriculture, mining, geography, climate, commerce
San Francisco: A. Roman & Co., 1863.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xvi, 464
Provenance: Handwritten – David J. Evans
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Brown cloth
Size: ~8in X 5.75in (20.5cm x 14.5cm)
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John Hittells study into the early natural resources of California proved to be an invaluable source of knowledge for miners and explorers in the west. “The Resources of California” contains extensive chapters on mining – silver, gold, and platinum mills – farming and agriculture, indigenous plants and animals, geology and geography, and commerce.
Though, perhaps the most interesting aspect of this 1863 first edition is the chapters on California society. Hittell covers:
Influence of Mexico on Southern California
Indian and Mexican names
Inferiority of non-white persons
Item number: #22414
Price: $499
HITTELL, John
The resources of California,: comprising agriculture, mining, geography, climate, commerce
San Francisco: A. Roman & Co., 1863.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xvi, 464
Provenance: Handwritten – David J. Evans
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Brown cloth
Size: ~8in X 5.75in (20.5cm x 14.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
22414
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1863 CALIFORNIA 1ed Resources of Gold Mining Redwoods Geography MEXICO Racism
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