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California Romantic and Resourceful A plea for the Collection, Preservation and Diffusion of Information Relating to Pacific Coast History

Davis, John Francis, 1859-1930

California Romantic and Resourceful A plea for the Collection, Preservation and Diffusion of Information Relating to Pacific Coast History — English source...

Argüello y Morago, María de la Concepción Marcela, -1857California -- HistoryCalifornia -- History -- Sources
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Death Valley in '49 Important chapter of California pioneer history. The autobiography of a pioneer, detailing his life from a humble home in the Green Mountains to the gold mines of California; and particularly reciting the sufferings of the band of men, women and children who gave "Death Valley" its name

Manly, William Lewis, 1820-1903

Death Valley in '49 Important chapter of California pioneer history. The autobiography of a pioneer, detailing his life from a humble home in the Green Mou...

Overland journeys to the PacificCalifornia -- Gold discoveriesDeath Valley (Calif. and Nev.) -- History
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History of California

Bandini, Helen Elliott, 1854-1911

History of California — English source edition. Subject: California -- History.

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The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, Physical Characteristics, Glacial Phenomena, Geology, Single Outlet, Automobile Routes, Historic Towns, Early Mining Excitements, Steamer Ride, Mineral Springs, Mountain and Lake Resorts, Trail and Camping Out Trips, Summer Residences, Fishing, Hunting, Flowers, Birds, Animals, Trees, and Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter

James, George Wharton, 1858-1923

The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, P...

Washoe IndiansTahoe, Lake (Calif. and Nev.)Tahoe National Forest (Calif.)
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In the Oregon Country Out-Doors in Oregon, Washington, and California Together with some Legendary Lore, and Glimpses of the Modern West in the Making

Putnam, George Palmer, 1887-1950

In the Oregon Country Out-Doors in Oregon, Washington, and California Together with some Legendary Lore, and Glimpses of the Modern West in the Making — En...

Rainier, Mount (Wash.)Oregon -- Description and travelSierra Nevada (Calif. and Nev.)
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John L. Stoddard's Lectures, Vol. 10 (of 10) Southern California; Grand Cañon of the Colorado River; Yellowstone National Park

Stoddard, John L. (John Lawson), 1850-1931

John L. Stoddard's Lectures, Vol. 10 (of 10) Southern California; Grand Cañon of the Colorado River; Yellowstone National Park — English source edition. Su...

Grand Canyon (Ariz.) -- Description and travelCalifornia, Southern -- Description and travelYellowstone National Park -- Description and travel
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The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California To which is Added a Description of the Physical Geography of California, with Recent Notices of the Gold Region from the Latest and Most Authentic Sources

Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California To which is Added a Description of the Physical Geography of California, with Recent...

West (U.S.) -- Description and travelRocky MountainsUnited States -- Discovery and exploration
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