Up and Down California in 1860-1864: The Journal of William H. Brewer, Fourth Edition, with Maps
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11 years, 10 months ago at Jun 15 12:18
In the 1860s, botanist William Brewer assisted in the first official geological survey of California. He traveled thousands of miles and wrote wonderfully meticulous descriptions of people, places, flora, and fauna. This book is a treasure of early California history and also a great true adventure account. Particularly noteworthy are Brewer's observations of gold mining operations, the Sierra wil... read more
Manufacturer: University of California Press
Release date: 1 February 2003
ISBN-10 : 0520238656 | ISBN-13: 9780520238657
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Release date: 1 February 2003
ISBN-10 : 0520238656 | ISBN-13: 9780520238657