The Early Inns of California 1844 - 1869

First Limited Edition, First Printing. One of 500 copies printed by Lawton Kennedy, unnumbered. A wonderfully detailed history and description of hostelries of early California, including San Francisco, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. The first study of its kind at the time, highlighting places frequented by the pioneers. California's first hotel, the Portsmouth House, San Francisco's other hostelries, San Jose's earliest inns, Santa Clara's Frémont House, and Sutter's Fort. Frontispiece and illustrated throughout with over 50 illustrations and maps. Fine in publisher's original navy blue spine and tartan red cloth. Content fine; pages uncut. Octavo. 6 1/2' x 9 1/2'. A lovey copy, especially in this wonderful condition.