The Overland Journey of Joseph Francl; the first Bohemian to cross the plains to the California gold fields

San Francisco: William P. Wreden, 1968. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine/very good. Limited edition copy of The Overland Journey of Joseph Francl, with the rare dust jacket.. Octavo, 55pp, [9]. Illustrated paper-covered boards, title in black on white paper label affixed to spine. Solid text block, fine condition. In the white paper dust jacket, as issued. Faint soiling to panels, light wear to corners, near fine condition. Features seven full-page illustrations. One of 540 limited edition copies with a typographic design by Jack Werner Stauffacher and a binding by the Schuberth Bookbindery. Joseph Francl (1824-1875), born in the Czech Republic, was an early pioneer in the American west. He is credited as the first Czech in Nebraska as well as northern California (gold country). This work is based on his diary entries.