Twelve Years in the Mines of California.
Cambridge: MIles and Dillingham, 1862. Hardcover. Scarce volume, written by a forty niner whose trip from Boston to California took nearly six months; he spent 12 years at his trade and includes instructions and encouragement to novice miners. 12mo, 108pp, appendix. Dark brown gilt stamped cloth, title in gilt at front cover, no title at spine. Slt chipped outer corners front cover; internally, very good.
Cowan p.475; Graff 3211; Howes P121; Kurutz 484; Rocq 15995; Sabin 59140; Streeter 2876; Wheat Books 154. Very good condition. Item #17660
Price: $750.00
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