Description: PICTURESQUE SAN DIEGO, WITH HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE NOTES Author: Gunn, Douglas Title: PICTURESQUE SAN DIEGO, WITH HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE NOTES Publication: Chicago: Knight & Leonard Co., Printers, 1887 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. "Newspaperman Douglas Gunn (1841-91) arrived in San Diego in 1868 and soon became involved with various projects having the good of the city in mind. He established the metropolitan police force, organized a company of the National Guard, was instrumental in bringing the Santa Fe Railway to the city, and was mayor from 1889 until his death. He also wrote and published at his own expense this illustrated history of San Diego County, a book that in time attracted large numbers of people to the area. The contents include not only information about geography and climate, but discussions of fruit culture, property valuations, health resorts, and the value of the harbor. Rural areas surrounding San Diego that are highlighted as superior places to live include Del Mar, Escondido, Oceanside, the Julian region, and Mount Palomar - long before the latter became famed for the observatory. What is especially important about the book is the 72 photogravures documenting the countryside and buildings of the county toward the end of the nineteenth century, a time of natural beauty and charm as well as aggressive boosterism and urban growth" (Gordon Van De Water, Zamorano Select 36). Quarto: 98 p. with 72 plates. The original calf binding has been expertly rebacked with a new spine in a matching style. Some scuffing and wear along the extremities; else very good. Very good. Seller ID: 76981 Subject: California Established in 1981, Johnson Rare Books & Archives offers a wide array of materials from fine first editions to holographic letters, vernacular photography, archives, and other cultural resources. Our bricks and mortar location in downtown Covina, The Book Shop, is located about 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The shop is open six days a week and houses an inventory of some 30,000 titles, ranging from the general second-hand to the truly antiquarian. As proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), we uphold our association's code of ethics. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 460 USD
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Author: Gunn, Douglas
Publisher: Knight & Leonard Co., Printers
Year Printed: 1887
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
