Author: BROWN, J. Ross.
Title: Crusoe's island: a ramble in the footsteps of Alexander Selkirk with sketches of adventure in California and Washoè.
Description: New York, Harper & Brothers, 1864.Sm.8vo. Original brown cloth, spine lettered in gilt. With numerous woodengraved illustrations. 436 pp.First edition. - One of the most entertaining books relating to early Californian life. The author was a distinguished traveler and diplomat. In addition to those upon the title, the work contains 'A dangerous journey' and 'Obersrvations in office', while Indian agent (Cowan p.26). Also incuded 'A peep at Washoe' (Nivada).Sabin 8657; Howes B876; Hill 199.

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