East of the Giants (SIGNED)
New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1938. 1st. Hardcover. 8vo. 478pp. SIGNED by the author on title page. Pumpkin cloth, map endpapers in color printed dustjacket. Near fine invery good dustjacket (price-clipped; small triangle chip to upper rear edge; minor wear to extremities; front flap partially separated; darkening to spine). Item #12387
The story of three characters who met on the deck of a brig in Monterey harbor in 1837: Judith Hingham from New England; the hard-riding young Californian, and the gangling, kindly hide-trader. Much on ranchers, vaqueros, traders, soldiers, minders, trappers, fortune-hunters, ranchos, San Francisco, Bear Flag revolt, the Gold Rush and the California Indians. "The novel is unique among novels dealing with this period and setting in having a serious and philosophical point of view." - Baird & Greenwood 2355. Next day shipping. Celebrating our 15th year - all domestic orders ship with Delivery Confirmation Tracking Number - Images available upon request.
Price: $150.00