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William Wolfskill, 1798-1866; Frontier Trapper To California Ranchero IRIS HIGBIE WILSON

William Wolfskill, 1798-1866; Frontier Trapper To California Ranchero

IRIS HIGBIE WILSON

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Publication: The Arthur H Clark Co, 1965, Glendale

First edition. Cloth, 268pp., illustrations. "Wolfskill was a Missouri fur trapper and Santa Fe trader who blazed a new trail to California. He remained in that country, founding California's citrus industry, sponsoring the state's first public school in Los Angeles, and co-establishing the wine industry in that region. This is an important biography of a major pioneer."--Clark & Brunet. Bump to top of spine. Very Good copy. Original prospectus laid-in.

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