Incidents Of A Voyage To California 1849. A Diary Of Travel Aboard The Bark Hersilia, And In Sacramento, 1850

ERROL WAYNE (EDITED AND INTRODUCED BY). STEVENS

Publication: The Western History Association, 1987, Los Angeles

First edition. Blue cloth, 44pp. Produced as a keepsake for the 1987 Conference of the Western History Association, held in Los Angeles, California. Simultaneously issued as a keepsake for The Westerners, Los Angeles Corral. Keepsake #25. The diary provides vivid descriptions of the voyage, capturing the experiences and challenges faced by passengers during the journey. The narrative offers insights into the daily life aboard the ship, interactions among passengers, and the anticipation of reaching California. Upon arrival, the diarist also reflects on the early days in Sacramento, providing a glimpse into the initial encounters with the burgeoning city. As new, unread copy without dust jacket, as issued.