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Crusoe's Island...Sketches of Adventure in California and Washoe (J Ross Browne)

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Crusoe's Island...Sketches of Adventure in California and Washoe (J Ross Browne)
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By J Ross Browne. First edition. 1864. Harper and Brothers, New York. Hardbound boards. 8 x 5.5" This is an all-time western classic describing J Ross Browne's visit to the Comstock Lode and other Western places from 1860 to 1864. Of particular interest, as well,was his discussion of Crusoe's island where J Ross Browne was charged with the exploration to find out if Robinson Crusoe in fact did exist. The character created by Daniel Defoe's famous book ended up with similarities to some things that Browne found on an island in the Atlantic. For the details you'll have to read the book. This is a tremendously important reference work and the first edition by a very important Western author. Printed when California was young and nevada was still a territory! Nice condition. Foxing on pages and cover edges are worn. Spine is still very strong. Date: 1864 Location: Nevada / California HWAC # 46062