Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Original blue cloth with embossed pattern and gilt lettering. 244 pages with frontispiece and illustrations. An historical novel of the first white settlers in old Placer County, California. Nicely inscribed and signed by the author. "Fred Irving: My friend, As this book shall forever stand as a record of those noble characters of old Illinoistown. So shall your record forever stand as an example of virtue and right living in this community. Sincerely, David Boring. 5-18-38.". Signed by Author.