Title: The City of the Saints, and Across the Rocky Mountains to California
Author: Burton, Richard F.
Description: xii (incl. the frontispiece), [4], 574 + [2] ad pp. Wood-engraved frontispiece, & engravings in the text; 3 maps on 1 folding sheet. 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.
Heading: Place Published: New York
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Date Published: 1862
Author: Burton, Richard F.
Description: xii (incl. the frontispiece), [4], 574 + [2] ad pp. Wood-engraved frontispiece, & engravings in the text; 3 maps on 1 folding sheet. 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.
Heading: Place Published: New York
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Date Published: 1862
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Spine ends chipped, corners showing; light foxing; else very good.
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Americana - Travel & Exploration
1:00 PM PT - Apr 17th, 2008
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