History of Oregon. Volume II, 1848-1888
first edition
1888 · San Francisco
by Bancroft, Hubert Howe
San Francisco: The History Company, Publsihers, 1888 First edition. Volume XXX of Bancroft's Works. Pp. xvi, 808. Extensive notes and index. Publisher's full black morocco, gilt rules to covers, spine with extensive gilt decoration between panels, inner gilt dentelle and all edges gilt. A very fine copy. Bound in one of the publisher's deluxe full leather bindings. Different bindings were offered from cloth, to the standard "sheep" to various deluxe leather bindings. Although listed under Bancroft's name, the genuine author is generally considered to be Frances Fuller Victor, noted author and authority on Oregon. This fine history covers the condition and affairs of Oregon, beginning in 1848 (first families, agriculture, commerce, society, etc.). The narrative then cover the effects on Oregon of the California Gold Rush, Lane's administration (1848-1849), political administrations, discovery of gold in Oregon, Indian affairs, surveys and town making and land and land titles (1851-1855), politics, the Rogue River War, mining and settlement, government and general development, further Indian affairs, Indian extermination, Oregon and statehood, more politics, military organizations, the Shoshone War (1866-1868), the Modoc War (1864-1873), development of railways, etc. Scarce. . (Inventory #: 8321)