Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Light wear to dustjacket edges and corners with small chip to rear upper spine edge. 241pages This book focuses on how the experiences of the California Gold Rush of 1849-50 were written about. Explores both amateur and professional writings, including literary travellers like Washington Irvine, pseudo explorations and quasi- scientific expeditions etc.