The Natural Wealth of California: Comprising Early History, Geography, Topography, and Scenery, Climate, Agriculture and Commercial Products, Geology, Zoology, and Botany, Mineralogy, Mines, and Mining Processes, Manufactures, Steamship Lines, Railroads, and Commerce, Immigration, Population and Society, Educational Institutions and Literature : Together with a Detailed Description of Each County, Its Topography, Scenery, Cities and Towns, Agricultural Advantages, Mineral Resources, and Varied ProductionsH.H. Bancroft, 1868 - 696 strani Order book for this title. Consists of sample pages from the original book followed by blank order sheets with columns for subscriber's name, address and comments. |
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... inches ; at Benicia , 7 feet 6 inches ; at Sacramento , 2 feet 6 inches ; at Stockton , 2 feet 1 inch . At Crescent city , on the north , the maximum rise of tide is 9 feet ; at San Diego , on the south , 7 feet . SAN DIEGO HARBOR . San ...
... inches ; at Benicia , 7 feet 6 inches ; at Sacramento , 2 feet 6 inches ; at Stockton , 2 feet 1 inch . At Crescent city , on the north , the maximum rise of tide is 9 feet ; at San Diego , on the south , 7 feet . SAN DIEGO HARBOR . San ...
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... inches deep , obliterating the wells and all the landmarks around them . The shifting sands on this portion of the desert , when disturbed by the tempests which frequently pass over them , are as dangerous to travelers as the fearful ...
... inches deep , obliterating the wells and all the landmarks around them . The shifting sands on this portion of the desert , when disturbed by the tempests which frequently pass over them , are as dangerous to travelers as the fearful ...
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... inches to a foot in diameter , having from two to five branches ; its leaves , which resemble the blade of a bayonet , hang down the side of the stem , giving it a rugged , uncouth appearance . This tree forms a staple article of fuel ...
... inches to a foot in diameter , having from two to five branches ; its leaves , which resemble the blade of a bayonet , hang down the side of the stem , giving it a rugged , uncouth appearance . This tree forms a staple article of fuel ...
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... immense deposits of petroleum and asphaltum . Over a space of twenty acres , in this locality , petroleum , of the consistency and color of coal tar , issues through a number of holes from three to eight inches COUNTIES OF CALIFORNIA . 109.
... immense deposits of petroleum and asphaltum . Over a space of twenty acres , in this locality , petroleum , of the consistency and color of coal tar , issues through a number of holes from three to eight inches COUNTIES OF CALIFORNIA . 109.
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... inches in diameter , and forms pools of tar in which the gas generated at the same time creates great bladders , that burst with a loud noise . It soon hardens , on exposure , when it forms asphaltum , or brea , as it is called here ...
... inches in diameter , and forms pools of tar in which the gas generated at the same time creates great bladders , that burst with a loud noise . It soon hardens , on exposure , when it forms asphaltum , or brea , as it is called here ...
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abundant acres agricultural auriferous average bushels California cañon cattle chiefly climate Coast Range contains county seat creek cretaceous crops cultivation deposits Diablo range district dollars east eastern eight erected extensive Feather river feet high fifty five forty four fruit gold grain grass Grass Valley growing hills hundred feet important inches Indians inhabitants lake land large number latter located lodes manufacture Mexican mills mineral mining mission Monte Diablo Monterey mountains nearly northern Pacific pine placer mining plains planted population portion pounds quantities quartz railroad rain rich river rocks Sacramento Sacramento river San Francisco San Joaquin river San José Santa Cruz season shipped Sierra Nevada sluice soil southern species springs square miles streams summer supply thousand feet timber tons town trees Tuolumne county twenty valley vegetables veins vessels vicinity vines winter yield