The annals of San Francisco; containing a summary of the history of the first discovery, settlement, progress, and present condition of California, and a complete history of all the important events connected with its great city, to which are added, biographical memoirs of some prominent citizens

1855 San Francisco 1st ed California Gold Rush Illustrated MAPS Soule Indians

First published in 1855, 'The Annals of San Francisco' is oft considered the most important book on the history of the city of San Francisco, California. It was written by three collective authors, Soule, Gihon, and Nisbet, and focuses on all of the events that lead to the boom of the city, most importantly the Gold Rush just a few years prior. 'Annals' is divided into three major sections: a summary of Spanish California, annals of the city, and topographical descriptions of utilities and businesses. There is also information on settlers' interactions with natives.

This book was placed on the Zamorano Eighty in 1945 signifying it as one of the most significant early volumes published on the history of California.

Item number: #24941

Price: $750

SOULE, Frank; GIHON, John; NISBET, James

The annals of San Francisco; containing a summary of the history of the first discovery, settlement, progress, and present condition of California, and a complete history of all the important events connected with its great city, to which are added, biographical memoirs of some prominent citizens

New York: D. Appleton, 1855. First edition.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages

o 824

o 150 illustrations and maps throughout

· References: The Zamorano 80, no. 70

· Provenance: Handwritten – Harriet Porter, 1857

o Harriet Porter (1835-1924), wife of Civil War Major General Fitz John Porter (1822–1901), who was most known for his performance at the Second Battle of Bull Run and his subsequent court martial.

· Language: English

· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

o Brown cloth

· Size: ~9.5in X 6.25in (24cm x 16cm)

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