American Travel, Exploration & Expansion
RYAN, William Redmond (1791-1855). Personal Adventures in Upper and Lower California, in 1848-9, with the author's experience at the mines. London: William Shoberl, 1850.

2 volumes, 8vo. 22 (of 23) plates, lacking the frontispiece in vol. I. Late 19th century half calf, marbled boards, spines in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, citron and dark olive lettering-pieces gilt in 2, others with gilt centerpieces, marbled edges (extremities lightly rubbed, hinges repaired, later endpapers). Provenance: Louis E. Goodman (bookplate).

FIRST EDITION of this "narrative of an artist and bohemian who gives an account of his great adventure in the wilds of California... His descriptions are among the best of his time" (Cowan). Ryan describes his voyage to California as well as military life during the Mexican War in Monterey, La Paz, and San Jose. Cowan, p.547; Howes R-558; Street Sale 2646; Sabin 74532; Wheat Gold Rush 173.

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American Travel, Exploration & Expansion
RYAN, William Redmond (1791-1855). Personal Adventures in Upper and Lower California, in 1848-9, with the author's experience at the mines. London: William Shoberl, 1850.

Visions of America: The Stephen White Collection

American Travel, Exploration & ExpansionRYAN, William Redmond (1791-1855). Personal Adventures in Upper and Lower California, in 1848-9, with the author's experience at the mines. London: William Shoberl, 1850.

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American Travel, Exploration & Expansion
RYAN, William Redmond (1791-1855). Personal Adventures in Upper and Lower California, in 1848-9, with the author's experience at the mines. London: William Shoberl, 1850.