Overland in 1846: Diaries and Letters of the California-Oregon Trail
Georgetown, CA: Talisman Press, 1963. 2 volume set. 457, 458-825pp. Octavos [23.5 cm] 1/4 burgundy buckram over salmon boards with the titles gilt on the backstrips and printed on the front boards. Both volumes near fine in like jackets. Bookplates on the pastedowns. Item #9983
Warmly inscribed by the author to historian Harold Schindler: "For Harold Schindler, This book is a ---- in itself but in my mind is also part of a mosaic. I may yet manage to have my say on each year of the overland emigrants of the 1940s. Dale L. Morgan. June 15, 1969." Nice association copy.
An edited compilation of primary sources from the first year of significant migration to Oregon and California, divided generally by geographic area and trail. These volumes are perhaps the richest gathering of material relating to the beginnings of overland travel. Dale L. Morgan (1914 – 1971), was an American historian, accomplished researcher, biographer, editor, and critic. He specialized in material on Utah history, Mormon history, the American fur trade, and overland trails. His work is known both for its comprehensive research and accuracy and for the fluid imagery of his prose. Saunders 44. Mintz 336. Paher 1333. Zamorano Select 84.
Price: $400.00