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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good.

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Einband - flex.(Paperback). Zustand: New.

Gebunden. Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 160 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.38 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Red cloth bds, with gilt lettering to spine and guns with crossed swords to upper, fading to spine, quarter old stain to bottom corner of lower panel, wear and a few sl nicks to spine ends, sl wear to some corners, few minor surface marks, corners of free end papers very sl clipped. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 599 pages.

hardcover. Zustand: near Very Good. Octavo (approx. 5 1/8" wide by 7 1/2" tall) 599 pages. Red cloth covers with gilt titles and decorated with two cross swords, and two duelling pistols in gilt on top cover; also, pistols on spine. Floral patterned endpapers. Includes index. Spine faded and some fraying at head and foot of spine. 092717A Duel, Duelled.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 160 pages. French language. 11.00x8.50x0.38 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Later edition. 4to. [2], 5-610 pp. Red sheep with decorations in blind on the boards and spine, gold lettering on the front board and spine; all edges gilt. Green floral endpapers and pastedowns. With full-page and in-text illustrations in black and white. With articles by other contributors. A bit of rubbing to the spine's crown and foot.

Cloth Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. Signed with the non-personal inscription "With Compliments of the Author, Ben C. Truman." Publisher's blue cloth with blind-stamped front decoration in gilt with the pattern repeated in blind on the rear board, spine ornament presenting the title in outline. 8vo, 9 inches tall; [9] 204 pages. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, even toning of the pages. Moderate shelf handling wear. Spine darkened and glue residue mark on the lower gutter of the rear paste-down. Truman provides detailed descriptions of California's vineyards, citrus groves, and other agricultural products, reinforcing the state's image as an agricultural paradise. His book was among the early works to document the success of the citrus industry, which later became one of California's defining economic forces. Truman visited nearly every orange grove and vineyard in Los Angeles County gathering his statistics. Truman discusses specific mines, residences, fruit orchards, vineyards, and ranches as well as general patterns of agriculture, sheep and cattle raising, irrigation, and mineral resources. Beyond Los Angeles, he describes the towns and cities of Anaheim, Wilmington, and San Bernardino. The book was part of a larger trend of 'booster' literature aimed at attracting settlers, investors, and tourists to California. Truman depicted the state as a land of opportunity, emphasizing its fertile soil, mild climate, and economic potential. His work contributed to the influx of settlers, especially from the Midwest and East Coast. Like many writers of the time, Truman extolled California's climate as ideal for health seekers. This aspect of his work helped to establish Southern Californiaespecially Los Angelesas a haven for those suffering from respiratory ailments and other conditions. The book included vivid descriptions of California's landscapes, from coastal views to mountain ranges, helping to romanticize and market the state's natural beauty. Truman also discussed missions and early settlements, providing valuable historical insight. By portraying California as a semi-tropical wonderland with boundless potential, Semi-Tropical California helped drive migration and investment in the region. It contributed to the broader narrative that Southern California was an American Eden, setting the stage for later land booms. Major Ben C. Truman was a well-known civil war correspondent and journalist and publicist, often working to promote California's interests. His reputation added credibility to his writings, making them widely read and influential. Truman wrote for the Los Angeles Star, which he acquired in 1873. Much of the book is expanded from articles he wrote for the newspaper. He defines "semi-tropical" California as portions of Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties, but devotes most of its attention to the city and county of Los Angeles and neighboring San Gabriel Valley. Subjects: California, Southern; Los Angeles County; UrbanizationCalifornia; Real estate developmentCalifornia; Mines and mineral resourcesCalifornia; AgricultureCalifornia; 19th century Business--California Ref; Cowan, 645, LOC.