Author: CLAR, C. RAYMOND
Title: Quarterdecks and Spanish Grants
Description: Felton, CA: Glenwood Publishers, 1971. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. ISBN: 0911760083. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Near Fine condition and has a Very Good+ dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. There is some beginning rubbing to the spine ends and corners of the book covers. The text pages are clean and bright. The dust jacket is mostly clean and bright, with the exception of two small edge tears to the upper rear panel and some light generalized rubbing to the spine and flap joints. "A respectful biography written by an admiring grandson, we learn of Captain John Clar's life: his graduation from Spain's Naval Academy, his U. S. Naval career and visits to Mexican California in 1836, the Capture in 1842, the historic Gold Rush voyage of Barque Humboldt, his purchase of Oakland site; settlement at Clarville.". Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

Keywords: 0911760083 Western Americana C. Raymond Clar Ships & Sailing Californiana Mexican California Land Grants Gold Rush Western americana


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