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BRODERICK AND GWIN. THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY CONTEST FOR A SEAT IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES EVER KNOWN.; A Brief History of Early Politics in California. Sketches of Prominent Actors in the Scenes, and an Unbiased Account of the Fatal Duel between Broderick and Judge Terry, Together with the Death of Senator Broderick
de O'MEARA, James
- Usado
- very good
- First
- Estado
- Very Good/Custom Clear Mylar
- Librería
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Nevada City, California, United States
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Sobre este artículo
San Francisco: Bacon & Company, Printers, 1881. First Edition. Very Good/Custom Clear Mylar. (ix) 254 pages. First Edition. Original brown cloth. 4" x 6". David Broderick came west for the Gold Rush and establishd himself as an anti-slavery politician in early San Francisco. He was elected U.S. Senator from California in 1856. William Gwin was a pro-slavery U.S. Senator from California and often clashed with Broderick. This book also covers in detail the last duel in San Francisco, between Broderick and firebrand Justice David Terry, which cost Broderick his life. Author O'Meara himself was a well-known San Francisco character, having played a major part on the Vigilence Committee of 1856. Howes O83; Cowan II 463. A Very Good Copy(Some soiling and edgewear; hinge open but holding at title page; page ix loose), now in a custom clear mylar protective jacket. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via USPS media mail to any United States address.
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- Hardy Books
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- Inventario del vendedor #
- 1725
- Título
- BRODERICK AND GWIN. THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY CONTEST FOR A SEAT IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES EVER KNOWN.; A Brief History of Early Politics in California. Sketches of Prominent Actors in the Scenes, and an Unbiased Account of the Fatal Duel between Broderick and Judge Terry, Together with the Death of Senator Broderick
- Autor
- O'MEARA, James
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Very Good
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Custom Clear Mylar
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- First Edition
- Editorial
- Bacon & Company, Printers
- Lugar de publicación
- San Francisco
- Fecha de publicación
- 1881
- Palabras clave
- San Francisco, Justice David Terry, Civil War, Duel, Gold Rush, Washington D.C. Senate, Slavery,
- Catálogos del vendedor
- All Things Californian;
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Hardy Books
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Nevada City, California
Sobre Hardy Books
Hardy Books is a rare and out-of-print book and ephemera seller located in Nevada City, California, in the heart of the California Northern Mines Gold Country. We are members of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA) and follow the IOBA Code of Ethics.
Our specialties are Californiana, Western Americana, Books About Books, Fine Press, Original Posters and Movie books, photos and ephemera.
Our specialties are Californiana, Western Americana, Books About Books, Fine Press, Original Posters and Movie books, photos and ephemera.
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