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Indian Wars Of The Northwest. A California Sketch A. J. BLEDSOE

Indian Wars Of The Northwest. A California Sketch

A. J. BLEDSOE

Other works by A. J. BLEDSOE

Publication: Bacon & Company, Book and Job Printers, 1885, San Francisco

First Edition. 8vo. Original Full Leather. 505 pp., errata slip tipped-in, introduction, appendix. Graff 328 says "Includes an account of the overland expedition of the Gregg party in 1849 as well as Del Norte County History." Howes B529 says "Best record of California Indian troubles in 1865." Eberstadt 105: 34 says "Contains an account of the Overland Expedition of the Gregg Party in 1849, the suffering and terrible privations endured, and the death by starvation of Dr. Josiah Gregg; the Redding Expedition and events of the Klamath War, the War with the Win-Toons, the Two Years War, etc." Previous owner's name stamped on front endpaper. Front board has been discretely, professionally reinforced at fore-edge of spine. Modest soiling and scuffing to leather. Very good. Protected in custom slipcase.

Inventory Number: 52905

$1,200.00