City of the Saints by Richard Burton 1862
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Author: Burton, Richard F.
Title: The City of the Saints, and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Harper & Brothers
Date Published: 1862
Description:
Author: Burton, Richard F.
Title: The City of the Saints, and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Harper & Brothers
Date Published: 1862
Description:
574 + [2] ad pp. Wood-engraved frontispiece and engravings in the text; 3 maps on 1 folding sheet. 23.4x14.5 cm. (9¼x5½"), original blindstamped cloth, spine lettered in gilt. First American Edition.
The famous explorer of Africa and the Middle East investigates the American West. "Sir Richard departed from St. Joseph on August 7, 1860, and arrived in Salt Lake City on August 25, after a stay of about one month in Utah, he continued on to California, stopping briefly at Carson City and Virginia City on the way. Burton was very interested in the Mormons and wrote about them sympathetically..." Wagner-Camp. Howes B1033; Wagner-Camp 370:2.
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Rubbing and extremity wear to covers, spine darkened, tear near foot, ends chipped; contents shaken, some foxing, good to very good.
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