THE CALIFORNIA PILGRIM: A SERIES OF LECTURES
by Benton, J.A. ("Pastor of the First Church of Christ in Sacramento")
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About This Item
Sacramento: Solomon Alter; San Francisco: Marvin & Hitchcock, 1853. First edition. 12mo. 261 pp. Six plates. With an inscription " To David R. Knox" dated in the year of publication at Sacramento City, California. Soliday II, 85: "The author arrived in California in 1849 where he founded and was pastor of the Congregational Church. The six plates are apparently the earliest works of Charles Nahl." Original black cloth (joints repaired, some old interior soiling and staining), gilt spine. Good solid copy.
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- 41166
- Title
- THE CALIFORNIA PILGRIM: A SERIES OF LECTURES
- Author
- Benton, J.A. ("Pastor of the First Church of Christ in Sacramento")
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Solomon Alter; San Francisco: Marvin & Hitchcock
- Place of Publication
- Sacramento
- Date Published
- 1853
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