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IN MEMORIAM. EDWIN R. PURPLE. BORN, 1831 DIED,1879 by Purple, Edwin R - 1881
by Purple, Edwin R
IN MEMORIAM. EDWIN R. PURPLE. BORN, 1831 DIED,1879
by Purple, Edwin R
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N.Y.: privately printed, 1881. 12pp. Illus., port. Original gold stamped quarto cloth. First edition. Limited to 75 copies.. Cowan p.504: "Purple came to California in July, 1850, and remained here for more than ten years indulging in trading and mining. In this memorial there is a brief account of some of his experiences and travels in the West." Graff 3403: "... in 1861 he left Los Angeles for Salt Lake City in charge of 130 horses, 18 stages, and 30 men as agent for the Butterfield Overland Mail Company. An abstract of his account of his trip is given.
- Bookseller Michael Ginsberg Books (US)
- Book Condition Used
- Quantity Available 1
- Binding Hardcover
- Publisher privately printed
- Place of Publication N.Y.
- Date Published 1881
- Keywords CALIFORNIA; WESTERN AMERICANA; BIOGRAPHY