Forster Pico by Gray (37 results)

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Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. Octavo, red cloth with gold lettering, frontispiece photos, 257 pp., b/w illustrations, Forster's Statement of Account, Hypothetical Statement of Account, biblography, index.

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First Edition. 256pp. Octavo [24.5 cm] red cloth with title and rules gilt stamped on the front board and backstrip. Fine. A historical detective and courtroom drama that analyzes the fate of the land we now know as Camp Pendleton of the U.S. Marine Corps, one of our nation's largest military bases. The approximately 208 square-mile rancho was California's largest confirmed land grant when Andres and Pio Pico went to court with Pio's godson and Andres' son-in-law, Juan Forster, over ownership. Gray unearthed contemporary documents not used at the trial which bring a relevancy and fresh perspective to modern readers. Clark & Brunet 111. …

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Paperback. Condition: New. During 1873 a jury trial took place in San Diego to decide whether Pio Pico, the last Mexican governor of California, had been the victim of a fraud by his brother-in-law, John Forster.Pico claimed title to the huge Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores land grant in southern California, located approximately 208 square miles north of San Diego on the California coastline, and today occupied by Camp Pendleton.Pico's battle to retain that grant in the face of formidable legal challenges from John Forster and others, provides an absorbing view of California during its transitional era and Americanization.The introductory chapters are a sweeping view of early California history with an account of the important roles the Pico family and John Forster played in it. Based on meticulous research, including many records, letters, and photographs never before published, the intimate lives and foibles of some of California's most colorful historical figures are examined in unprecedented detail.After a full description of the trial, a definitive analysis of the evidence is given which proves that the controversial verdict should have been different. The underlying circumstances and motives of the struggle between Forster and Pico are fully explained.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. FIRST EDITION. FIRST EDITION. During 1873 a jury trial took place in San Diego to decide whether Pio Pico, the last Mexican governor of California, had been the victim of a fraud by his brother-in-law, John Forster. Pico claimed title to the huge Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores land grant in southern California, located approximately 208 square miles north of San Diego on the California coastline, and today occupied by Camp Pendleton.Pico's battle to retain that grant in the face of formidable legal challenges from John Forster and others, provides an absorbing view of California during its transitional era and Americanization. The Introductory gives an overview of both families and an early history of California.CONDITION: Hardbound red boards, gilt title on front and spine. Bibliography, Indexed, 256 pp. This copy comes from the library of previous owner, Terry Ruscin, author of Mission Memoirs: A Collection of Photographs, Sketches & Reflections of California's Past. His circular ex libre mark is blindstamped on the front flyleaf. Like new condition except for ex libris. Full refund if not satisfied.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 256 Pp. Red Cloth, Gilt. First Edition. Fine.

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. During 1873 a jury trial took place in San Diego to decide whether Pio Pico, the last Mexican governor of California, had been the victim of a fraud by his brother-in-law, John Forster.Pico claimed title to the huge Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores land grant in southern California, located approximately 208 square miles north of San Diego on the California coastline, and today occupied by Camp Pendleton.Pico's battle to retain that grant in the face of formidable legal challenges from John Forster and others, provides an absorbing view of California during its transitional era and Americanization.The introductory chapters are a sweeping view of early California history with an account of the important roles the Pico family and John Forster played in it. Based on meticulous research, including many records, letters, and photographs never before published, the intimate lives and foibles of some of California's most colorful historical figures are examined in unprecedented detail.After a full description of the trial, a definitive analysis of the evidence is given which proves that the controversial verdict should have been different. The underlying circumstances and motives of the struggle between Forster and Pico are fully explained. For more than a century the history of the American Frontier, particularly the West, has been the speciality of the Arthur H. Clark Company. We publish new books, both interpretive and documentary, in small, high-quality editions for the collector, researcher, and library. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 260 pages. 9.20x6.14x1.30 inches. In Stock.

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 256 pages. 10.00x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. [Western Americana] Gray, Paul Bryan; Forster vs. Pico; Spokane; 1998; Clark; Octavo; 256 pages; first edition. The Struggle for the Rancho Santa Margarita. Red and gold cloth hardcover in at least near fine condition; unmarked and unread; very minimal handling wear. Sharp and tidy.…

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GRAY, Paul Bryan. Forster vs. Pico: The Struggle for the Rancho Santa Margarita. Spokane, WA: The Arthur H. Clark Company, 2002. 256 pp. 2nd Printing. Portrait frontis., illus., portraits, map. Orig. cloth. Fine, Analysis of the legal battle over the land now known as the Camp Pendleton military base.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. During 1873 a jury trial took place in San Diego to decide whether Pio Pico, the last Mexican governor of California, had been the victim of a fraud by his brother-in-law, John Forster.Pico claimed title to the huge Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores land grant in southern California, located approximately 208 square miles north of San Diego on the California coastline, and today occupied by Camp Pendleton.Pico's battle to retain that grant in the face of formidable legal challenges from John Forster and others, provides an absorbing view of California during its transitional era and Americanization.The introductory chapters are a sweeping view of early California history with an account of the important roles the Pico family and John Forster played in it. Based on meticulous research, including many records, letters, and photographs never before published, the intimate lives and foibles of some of California's most colorful historical figures are examined in unprecedented detail.After a full description of the trial, a definitive analysis of the evidence is given which proves that the controversial verdict should have been different. The underlying circumstances and motives of the struggle between Forster and Pico are fully explained.…