THE EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA, TO WHICH IS ADDED A DESCRIPTION OF THE PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA. WITH RECENT NOTICES OF THE GOLD REGION FROM THE LATEST AND MOST AUTHENTIC SOURCES

Fremont, J.C. (Brevet-Col.)

Published by Geo. H. Derby and Co, Buffalo, New York, 1851

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Calf boards, rebacked in smooth calf, with contrasting spine labels, gilt-lettered, with five raised bands, and the date gilt stamped in the 6th (bottom) compartment. The choice of leather seems conscious with numerous scratches and imperfections (esp. rear board) seemed desired for "rough and ready" effect. 12.5 cm. x 19 cm. Previous owner's hand lettered name within decorative hand-drawn border to front free endpaper, and the previous owner's "Buffalo State of New York, as well. Moderate foxing in sections throughout., Annoying, but none to obscure. 456 pp. Double frontis portraits, of J.C. Fremont (Lieut.Col. Mounted Rifles) and Col. J.J. Abert.) plus two additional plates. "John Fremont's report of his second expedition is one of the single most important pieces of Western Americana. His exploration of the overland trails to Oregon and California was of great interest to an expanding nation.and the excitement soon generated by the Mexican-American War and the Gold Rush made it one of the most popular American books of the mid-19th century. In various editions (the fourth edition of Wagner-Camp describes over two dozen) this report was more widely read than any other account of the West at the time, and the text and map had a seminal effect on the routes frequented in the great period of emigration. It made Fremont a national hero and launched his later military and political career." (Reese 86: The Best of The West). Added section on the Gold areas. Graff 1435; Wagner-Camp 4th Edition, edited by Becker 115:16. Near Fine Binding/Good Interior.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE EXPLORING EXPEDITION TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA, TO WHICH IS ADDED A DESCRIPTION OF THE PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF CALIFORNIA. WITH RECENT NOTICES OF THE GOLD REGION FROM THE LATEST AND MOST AUTHENTIC SOURCES
• Publisher: Geo. H. Derby and Co, Buffalo, New York
• Publication Date: 1851
• Binding: Leather-bound
• Edition: Later printing.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Americana, Western