John Walton CAUGHEY / SEEING THE ELEPHANT LETTERS OF R R TAYLOR FORTY-NINER 1st

Description: SEEING THE ELEPHANT. LETTERS OF R. R. TAYLOR FORTY-NINER Author: CAUGHEY, John Walton (Editor) Title: SEEING THE ELEPHANT. LETTERS OF R. R. TAYLOR FORTY-NINER Publication: Los Angeles: The Ward Ritchie Press, 1951 Edition: First Edition Description: Cloth-backed illustrated boards. (xv) 107 pp. Illustrated. One of 250 un-numbered limited copies. Cloth-backed illustrated boards. 6 1/2" x 10". A collection of 49er R. R. Taylor's well-written letters to his wife concerning his journey from Massachusetts in 1849 to San Francisco and the California gold fields. Largely unsuccessful in mining, he clerked at a Mormon Island tent store for awhile before returning to San Francisco. Taylor's descriptions of life in San Francisco are well worth reading. A Near Fine copy (small bump to top of covers), now in a custom clear mylar protective jacket. Near Fine / Custom Clear Mylar. Seller ID: 2521 Subject: California Gold Rush, Fine Press, Overland, San Francisco, Voyages & Explorations Hardy Books Hardy Books is a rare and out-of-print book and ephemera seller located in Nevada City, California, in the heart of the California Northern Mines Gold Country. We are part of the "Gold Cities Book Town" which is comprised of Nevada City and Grass Valley, California. We specialize in Western Americana, "All Things Californian" (California History, Photographers, Poets, Authors, Law & Order, San Francisco, Yosemite, Monterey Peninsula, and so forth), Western Fine Press, Books to Film, Signed Books and Books On Books, as well as original Posters, Movie Memorabilia and the odd item of special interest or value. 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: 50 USD

Location: Nevada City, California

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