Stagecoach Heyday In the San Joaquin Valley, 1853-1876

Bakersfield: Kern County Historical Society, 1983 Book. Illus. by Bannerman, A. Islay. Very fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First edtion. Foreword by Rodman W. Paul. xii, 74pp. Numerous views and portraits from vintage photographs, maps, facsimiles. Notes, bibliography, index. Dark blue cloth, gilt. Previous owner's signature. A very fine copy with dust jacket. Jacket with slight edge wear and small closed tear to top front edge. A good study of early-day transportation and the emerging stagecoach system in the San Joaquin Valley, from the Gold Rush to the coming of the railroads. Provides detailed information on the various routes. Vintage photographs include Stockton in 1860, Sonora, Mariposa in 1854, Visalia businesses about 1864, Black Bart, Tiburcio Vasquez, and more. From the collection of Dr. Robert (Bob) Chandler, noted California historian, with his signature on the verso of half-title..