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1st Ed. West of the West The Story of California 1542 - 1906 R Kirsch & W Murphy

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Category:

Books

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Condition:

Good

ISBN:

9781299790407

Author:

Robert Kirsch/William Murphy

Book Title:

West of the West

Language:

English

Topic:

American History

Format:

Hardcover

Publisher:

Dutton

Genre:

History

Publication Year:

1967

Original Language:

English

Narrative Type:

Nonfiction

Edition:

First Edition

Personalize:

No

Intended Audience:

Young Adults

Ex Libris:

No

Inscribed:

No

Personalized:

No

Vintage:

Yes

Signed:

No

Number of Pages:

526

Country of Origin:

United States

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November 15

Item number:

1779032431

Item description

1st Ed. West of the West The Story of California 1542 - 1906 R Kirsch W Murphy The book is a historical anthology that compiles firsthand accounts of California?s history. It spans from the arrival of the conquistadores in 1542 to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Kirsch and Murphy curated writings from explorers, settlers, and witnesses to provide a vivid picture of California?s transformation. It?s often described as a witness-based narrative, letting the voices of those who lived through California?s formative events tell the storyUnique perspective: Rather than a traditional history, it uses primary sources to capture the lived experience of California?s past. Cultural significance: Published during the 1960s, it reflects a growing interest in regional history and identity. Collectible: First editions and signed copies are considered valuable among collectors of Western Americana

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