Name/Title
Publications of the Academy of Pacific Coast History, Volume 2, Number 1, The Portola Expedition of 1769-1770: Diary of Vicente Vila, ca. 1911Entry/Object ID
2021.3.2.182Description
Publications of the Academy of Pacific Coast History, Volume 2, Number 1, The Portola Expedition of 1769-1770: Diary of Vicente Vila, ca. 1911. This volume, published by University of California, Berkeley and edited by Robert Selden Rose, contains a transcription of the diary written by Vicente Vila. Vila acted as commander of the ship San Carlos, the first to carry soldiers and equipment for the Portola Expedition from La Paz to San Diego. The volume contains both a transcription of the original Spanish text, along with an English translation on opposing pages. The front cover of the periodical appears to have been signed by Thomas Temple. The date "3/12/45" has been handwritten in pencil on the first unnumbered page. With minor pen and pencil markings, minor discoloration, minor edge rubbing/abrasions, a minor tear, minor creases, and minor stains, the object is in good condition overall.Lexicon
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Journals (Periodicals)