THE ROUND TRIP: By Way of Panama, Through California, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and Colorado, with Notes on Railroads, Commerce, Agriculture, Mining, Scenery, and People
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1879. First Edition. Hardcover. Presentation copy, inscribed and dated in the year of publication by the author on a prefatory blank leaf. This record of the Codman's experiences in the American West includes descriptions of Los Angeles, rival towns in the San Bernardino Valley, "The Chinese Problem", Astoria, travel among the Mormons, Idaho, an ascent of Pike's Peak, Cheyenne, and the railroads to Chicago by way of Omaha. Codman (1814-1900), or "Captain Ringbolt" as he was known, was a well-traveled sea captain who traveled to China and the East Indies, commanded the troop ship William Penn during the Crimean War, was at the helm of the supply ship Quaker City in the American Civil War, an ran coastal traders in Brazil. Later, he published several sea-related works before settling down as a ranch owner in Idaho. Octavo: xiii, [1], 331, [1, blank], [4, ads] pp. Original green cloth binding, with titles and decorations stamped in black and gilt, and floral endpapers. A middle signature is protruding ever so slightly. Light dust staining to the top edge. The boards are a little bumped at the corners and tips; else very good. Very good. Item #78063
Price: $125.00