e gould buffum (35 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Good. VG condition book with slipcase. Content is clean and bright throughout. Free from inscriptions or markings. VG slipcase with little to no wear.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. slipcase present, clean condition, folio boards in nice clean condition, previous owner's bookplate and pen name front end-papers, 152pp, pages clean and fine condition.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. New York: The Lakeside Press; R. R. Donnelly & Sons Company, 1993. Dark brown cloth printed in gilt, top edge gilt, about 7 inches tall. No dustjacket as issued. Fine condition, new and unread in the publisher's original unopened shrinkwrap. . Hard Cover. Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Facsimile Edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked leatherette. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series; March of America facsimile series ; no. 86. Physical description; 172 pages ; 20 cm. Notes; Original t.p. reads: Six months in the gold mines; from a journal of three years' residence in Upper and Lower California, 1847-8-9, by E. Gould Buffum . Philadelphia, Lea and Blanchard, 1850. Subjects; Baja California (Mexico : Peninsula) Description and travel. California Gold discoveries. United States History. California History. 3 Kg.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No jacket. The Folio Society, 1959. Hardback, slip-case, 8vo, 152pp, illust. Slip-case rubbed and splitting. A fair copy. /0.4uk . (Please note that our condition gradings are stricter than those of Abebooks and many other sellers. There may therefore be a discrepancy between this description and its listed condition grading).

Zustand: New. In.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 'An account of six months in the California diggings.' Oft thrilling, featuring encounters with Native Americans and ambitious prospectors. With black and white illustrations. Complete with slipcase. Marking to spine. Tanning to page edges. Contents clean and tight, Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. A Folio Society edition of E. Gould Buffumâs The Gold Rush, offered without its slipcase. First published in 1855, Buffumâs account is one of the earliest and most vivid eyewitness narratives of the California Gold Rush. Drawing on his own experiences as a journalist and participant, he describes the chaotic mining camps, the gruelling labour, the opportunists and adventurers who flocked to the diggings, and the rapid, often lawless transformation of California during this extraordinary period. The Folio Society edition presents Buffumâs lively, detailed reportage with the pressâs characteristic clarity of printing and sturdy binding. Even without the slipcase, it remains a desirable volume for collectors of American history, frontier narratives and finely produced books.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. This Folio Society edition of E. Gould Buffumâs The Gold Rush offers one of the earliest and most vivid eyewitness accounts of life in the California diggings, drawn from Buffumâs experiences as journalist and participant during the turbulent months of 1849â"50. The Folio production provides clear typography, quality paper and a sturdy binding that complements Buffumâs lively reportage of mining camps, hardship, opportunists and frontier chaos. The top edge of the slipcase has been repaired, but the book itself remains in very good condition, clean, bright and sound. A desirable volume for collectors of American frontier history and Folio Society editions.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. The Gold Rush is a vivid and entertaining account of the great rushes for gold that transformed remote frontiers into booming settlements and captured the imagination of the world. Through stories of prospectors, adventurers, fortune hunters, and pioneers, the book recreates the excitement, hardships, and extraordinary characters who risked everything in pursuit of sudden wealth. Rich in historical detail, it explores the social and economic impact of the gold rush era while bringing to life the drama of life on the frontier. This Folio Society edition is beautifully produced, making it an attractive volume for both readers and collectors.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. This 1959 Folio Society edition of The Gold Rush: An Account of Six Months in the California Diggings by E.?Gould Buffum offers a vivid first-hand narrative of life in the mining camps at the height of the 1849 gold fever. Handsomely bound and housed in its original slipcase, it reflects the sturdy, understated craftsmanship characteristic of early Folio Society productions. Buffumâs account captures the rough conditions, soaring hopes, lawlessness, and daily realities of prospectors drawn to Californiaâs promise of sudden fortune. A compelling and atmospheric volume for collectors, and an excellent primary source for readers interested in frontier history and the human drama of the Gold Rush.

Hardcover. 145 pages. Edited and With an Introduction by John W. Caughey. Originally published in 1850, Wheat [Books of The Gold Rush], regards it as "one of the earliest authentic personal accounts of the California diggings." BARRETT 389.BLUMANN & THOMAS 4876. COWAN p83. HOWES B943. JONES 1229. SABIN 9067. WHEAT 28. Orig. decorated boards and cloth. Fine in clear plastic dust wrapper.

Folio Soc.ed. Red thumbprint (with embellishment) on front pastedown; slight wear on one edge of slipcase. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG slipcase Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG slipcase.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Special Edition. Cloth and boards, very good plus. New edition. Howes B943: "Authoritative source on the early period of the gold discoveries by a resident of California at the time." Wheat, Books of the California Gold Rush.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Folio society with slipcase.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Experience the thrill and hardship of the California Gold Rush through the eyes of E. Gould Buffum in 'Six Months in the Gold Mines.' This captivating 19th-century travelogue offers a firsthand account of the author's adventures in Baja California and the surrounding gold-mining regions. Journey through the landscapes of Mexico alongside Buffum as he documents his experiences, offering a unique historical perspective on life, labor, and travel during this transformative period.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - â??Six Months in the Gold Minesâ? offers a firsthand account of life during the California Gold Rush, drawn from the journals of E. Gould Buffum during his three-year residence in Upper and Lower California from 1847 to 1849. This historical narrative provides a unique perspective on the early days of the gold rush, capturing the challenges and opportunities faced by those who sought fortune in the West. Buffum's journal entries detail the daily life in the gold mines, the diverse characters he encountered, and the evolving social and economic landscape of California. Readers will gain insight into the realities of frontier life, the allure of gold, and the experiences that shaped the region during this transformative period in American history. This book is invaluable for anyone interested in the California Gold Rush, Western expansion, and the personal stories of those who lived through it.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.