John Bidwell and California: The Life and Writings of a Pioneer, 1841-1900
first edition
2003 · Spokane
by Gillis, Michael J. and Michael F. Magliari
Spokane: The Arthur H. Clark Co., 2003 First edition. 367pp. 17 photographs, 4 maps, 3 tables. Notes, bibliography, index. Red cloth, gilt. A very fine copy. An informative and scholarly biography of this California pioneer, based upon Bidwell's own writings, speeches, etc., about California during his life here. This work offers a unique view of nineteenth century California through the eyes of a man who lived and worked in California through the Mexican War, the Gold Rush, and beyond. Chapters include "First Emigrants on the California Trail," "Mexican California and the American Conquest," "Bidwell and California Gold," " Rancho Chico and the Development of California Agriculture," "Bidwell and the California Indians," "Bidwell and the California Chinese," etc. [Clark & Brunet II: 107].. (Inventory #: 7866)