California Sketches 1881 RARE Americana first edition Fitzgerald Rare-image
California Sketches 1881 RARE Americana first edition Fitzgerald Rare-image
California Sketches 1881 RARE Americana first edition Fitzgerald Rare-image
California Sketches 1881 RARE Americana first edition Fitzgerald Rare-image
California Sketches 1881 RARE Americana first edition Fitzgerald Rare-image
California Sketches 1881 RARE Americana first edition Fitzgerald Rare-image
California Sketches 1881 RARE Americana first edition Fitzgerald Rare-image

California Sketches 1881 RARE Americana first edition Fitzgerald Rare

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Language: English Cover: Hardcover Year Printed: 1879 Place of Publication: Nashville, TN Publication Year: 1879 Printing: 1st Printing Edition: 1st Edition Country of Origin: United States Defects: This book is in Very Good+ condition and was likely issued, without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly, clean, bright condition. The spine ends and corners of the book, covers have some light bumping , rubbing and beginning fraying., The text pages are clean and bright. There is a previous, owner's name and address on the front endpaper. "Oscar Penn, Fitzgerald (August 24, 1829 – August 5, 1911) was a Methodist, clergyman, journalist and educator. He served as California, Superintendent of Public Instruction (1867–1871) and was, elected a Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South in, 1890." "In 1867 Fitzgerald was elected Superintendent of Public, Instruction of the State of California, serving in this, position for four years. During his administration he was, instrumental in the establishment of an institution that has, since become the University of California, Berkeley. The State, Normal School was permanently located and equipped at this, time, as well. Various reforms were made in California, education and great advancement was realized in the same., During this period, Fitzgerald also offered himself for the, Democratic nomination for the U. S. Senate. He was also a, Regent of the University of California for four years, and the, Chairman of the Committee on Instruction. " (from Wikipedia) Binding: Hardcover Pages: 208p. Topic: Californiana Special Attributes: 1st Edition Author: Fitzgerald, O. P. (Oscar Penn Fitzgerald) Book Condition: Very Good+ Place Published: Nashville, TN Publisher: Southern Methodist Publishing House Format: Hardcover Book Title: California Sketches Subject: Californiana

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California Sketches 1881 RARE Americana first edition Fitzgerald Rare. The product is a rare first edition of "California Sketches" by Oscar Penn Fitzgerald, published in 1879 by the Southern Methodist Publishing House in Nashville, TN. This hardcover book, consisting of 208 pages, offers a glimpse into Californiana history through the eyes of the author, who served as the Superintendent of Public Instruction in California. With its focus on education and advancement in the state, this book is a valuable collectible for those interested in California history and the life of Oscar Penn Fitzgerald. The product is a rare first edition of "California Sketches" by Oscar Penn Fitzgerald, published in 1879 by the Southern Methodist Publishing House in Nashville, TN. This hardcover book, consisting of 208 pages, offers a glimpse into Californiana history through the eyes of the author, who served as the Superintendent of Public Instruction in California. With its focus on education and advancement in the state, this book is a valuable collectible for those interested in California history and the life of Oscar Penn Fitzgerald.

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