Description: Overland in 1846: Diaries and Letters of the California-Oregon Trail Author: Morgan, Dale L. Title: Overland in 1846: Diaries and Letters of the California-Oregon Trail Publication: Georgetown, CA: Talisman Press, 1963 Description: 2 volume set. 457, 458-825pp. Octavos [23.5 cm] 1/4 burgundy buckram over salmon boards with the titles gilt on the backstrips and printed on the front boards. Both volumes near fine in like jackets. Bookplates on the pastedowns. Warmly inscribed by the author to historian Harold Schindler: "For Harold Schindler, This book is a ---- in itself but in my mind is also part of a mosaic. I may yet manage to have my say on each year of the overland emigrants of the 1940s. Dale L. Morgan. June 15, 1969." Nice association copy.An edited compilation of primary sources from the first year of significant migration to Oregon and California, divided generally by geographic area and trail. These volumes are perhaps the richest gathering of material relating to the beginnings of overland travel. Dale L. Morgan (1914 – 1971), was an American historian, accomplished researcher, biographer, editor, and critic. He specialized in material on Utah history, Mormon history, the American fur trade, and overland trails. His work is known both for its comprehensive research and accuracy and for the fluid imagery of his prose. Saunders 44. Mintz 336. Paher 1333. Zamorano Select 84. Seller ID: 9983 Subject: Overland Trails Tschanz Rare Books We actively buy and sell books, photographs, ephemera, maps and objects in our specialities: Utah & the Mormons, Interior West, Western National Parks, Western Indians, Railroads and Western Americana generally. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Morgan, Dale L
Publisher: Talisman Press
Year Printed: 1963
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
