General Keyes 50 YEARS OBSERVATION civil war CALIFORNIA 49er gold rush INDIANS

Description: Fifty Years' Observation of Men and Events: Civil and Military (First Edition) Author: Keyes, [General] E.D. [Erasmus Darwin]; [California]; Title: Fifty Years' Observation of Men and Events: Civil and Military (First Edition) Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1884 Description: Hardcover. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1884.FIRST EDITION.Original cloth, lettered in gilt.515 pages. Fair. Front hinge very cracked, almost detached; rear hinge cracked; textblock not too bad; clean pages; covers quite worn. "Much on Winfield Scott, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant and other Civil War leaders. Also material on California in 1849, the Vigilance Committee, campaigns against the Indians in Washington, some material on the San Joaquin Indians."--Luther."Keyes' military service includes: aide to Gen. Scott in the 1830's, California during the Gold Rush, Indian fighting in Washington Territory, and military secretary to Scott at the beginning of the Civil War."--Robinson."An important narrative by a 49'er, giving a first-hand account of the early days; the great fire in San Francisco; the Vigilance Committee; Expedition to the San Joaquin Indians; Indian Campaigns on the Coast; Expedition to Fort Vancouver; Steptoe's disaster in Washington Territory; the march to Walla Walla; Coeur d'Alene; Col. Wright's Campaign; California Society of the '50s and '60s---The Parrotts, McAllisers, Thorntons, Lakes, McKinstrys, Gwins, Bowie, Lows, Zanes, and others."--Decker.References: Howes K-115; Rader 2164; Dustin 161.SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE INTERESTING RARE AND COLLECTIBLE BOOKS.. Fair. Seller ID: 18463 Subject: Americana, Civil War At LaCelle Rare Books we offer rare and important books from Literary Classics and Children's Books to Americana and Civil War. Over the years we've had many of the great landmarks of literature as well as thousands of other interesting and collectible books in all categories. If you are looking for a book we don't have listed right now feel free to reach out and you'll be the first to know when we list the titles you're looking for. We're also available to answer questions about our books or provide additional photos. All dust jackets are placed in clear mylar protective covers to preserve them for your collection. Guarantee All books are guaranteed to be as described. We have been in the field for almost 20 years and have a depth of knowledge in the identification of first editions and the authentication of signatures. Every signature is guaranteed to be authentic and every first edition is guaranteed to be the first edition. We've offered this guarantee for many years and have an almost 100% buyer satisfaction rate. Shipping We ship within 1 business day of purchase. All books will be securely and safely packaged to make sure you receive your purchase in the condition advertised. In addition, every package is insured at it's full value. We will combine Shipping on multiple purchases to save you on shipping costs. We also ship anywhere in the world. If you don't see that option or if you'd rather your purchases not be sent through eBay's Global Shipping program please inquire for more details.Check out our other listings for more interesting and collectible books. Don't forget to add us to your Favorite Sellers!(it's the ? Save this seller link just below our name on our store page)This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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