1863 CALIFORNIA 1st ed Resources GOLD RUSH Mining Agriculture Commerce Geography



John Shertzer Hittells “The Resources of California Comprising Agriculture, Mining, Geography, Climate, Commerce, Etc. Etc. and the Past and Future Development of the State” offers an exhaustive exploration of Californias vast resources and its remarkable journey to prominence upon its US annexation via the “Compromise of 1850” after the Mexican-American War. Written with the insight of someone who had witnessed the states growth from its early days, the book surveys the geography, climate, flora, fauna, and economic developments of California. Drawing from a multitude of sources, including newspapers and international accounts, Hittell presents a comprehensive view of California, touching on its unparalleled agriculture, lucrative mining ventures, burgeoning commerce, and unique society. The book serves as both a record of Californias storied past and a testament to its potential for the future from a fascinating mid-19th-century perspective.



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HITTEL, John S.



The Resources of California, Comprising Agriculture, Mining, Geography, Climate, Commerce, Etc. Etc. and the Past and Future Development of the State.



San Francisco: A. Roman and Company; New York: W.J. Widdleton, 1863. First Edition. First Printing.



Details:

Collation: Complete

xvi, 464

Reference(s): Cowan, pg. 284; Sabin 32272

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; secure

Brown cloth

Size: ~ 8in X 5.25in (20.5cm x 14.5cm)



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