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Overland in 1846: Diaries and Letters of the California-Oregon Trail (Two Volumes) by Morgan, Dale, editor - 1963

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Overland in 1846: Diaries and Letters of the California-Oregon Trail (Two Volumes) by Morgan, Dale, editor - 1963

Overland in 1846: Diaries and Letters of the California-Oregon Trail (Two Volumes)

by Morgan, Dale, editor

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Georgetown, CA: Talisman Press, 1963. First Edition Limitied to 1000 sets. 8vo. 457; 458-825 pp. Index. Facsimiles of Jefferson maps in rear pocket. Fold-out map of the California-Oregon Trail and errata sheet in Volume 2. Tape repairs to Volume 1 dustjacket; previous owner name in each volume; light wear and foxing; a very good set. 'An edited compilation of primary sources from the first year of significant migration to Oregon and California, divided generally by geographic area and trail. These volumes are perhaps the richest gathering of material relating to the beginnings of overland travel.' ( Mintz 336; Paher 1333; Saunders 44).
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  • Edition First Edition Limitied to 1000 sets
  • Publisher Talisman Press
  • Place of Publication Georgetown, CA
  • Date Published 1963
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Overland in 1846: Diaries and Letters of the California-Oregon Trail (Two Volumes)

Overland in 1846: Diaries and Letters of the California-Oregon Trail (Two Volumes)

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Georgetown, CA: Talisman Press, 1963. First Edition Limitied to 1000 sets. 8vo. 457; 458-825 pp. Index. Facsimiles of Jefferson maps in rear pocket. Fold-out map of the California-Oregon Trail and errata sheet in Volume 2. As New in dust jackets (as bright & fresh as the day issued!). 'An edited compilation of primary sources from the first year of significant migration to Oregon and California, divided generally by geographic area and trail. These volumes are perhaps the richest gathering of material relating to the beginnings of overland travel.' ( Mintz 336; Paher 1333; Saunders 44).
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Georgetown, CA: Talisman Press, 1963. First Edition, Limited to 100 copies. SIGNED by the author. Two Volumes. 8vo. [8], 9-457; 458-825 pp. Index. Two folding sheets displaying four maps in rear pocket of Vol. I; one fold-out map & errata sheet in Vol II; black & white illustrations. Black leather spines over marbled paper covered boards; housed in publisher's slipcase which shows a hint of wear. A fine set. 'An edited compilation of primary sources from the first year of significant migration to Oregon and California, divided generally by geographic area and trail. These volumes are perhaps the richest gathering of material relating to the beginnings of overland travel.' - Saunders 44. Volume I is principally made up of overland diaries, which for the most part have never been published. Volume II presents letters written along the trail by such notable figures as Edwin Bryant, William H. Russell, James Frazier Reed, Tamsen Donner, Charles T. Stanton, Virginia Reed, James Applegate and more,… Read More
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