Publication: John Howell-Books, 1970, San Francisco
First Edition. Cloth, xi, 77pp.+24 pages of color drawings by Abert. Preface. Glossary. References. Index. 2 Large Folding Maps. An attractive and interesting record of Abert's 1845 journey on the Santa Fe Trail from Santa Fe to St. Louis, through Comanche country. This volume was issued as a complement to the 1967 issue of Abert's later diary of 1846-1847, by this same editor and publisher. Fine in plain dust jacket, as issued. Dust jacket has light occassional soiling, and a 1" closed tear at bottom of fore-edge.
Inventory Number: 48293