RURAL CALIFORNIA

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

RURAL CALIFORNIA

Entry/Object ID

96.53.1.1

Description

Book: "Rural California" by E.J. Wickson (New York: The Macmillan Company, 1923). Brown hardcover with the title; author; and "Rural State and Province Series, L.H. Baily Editor" pressed into the front cover. Front cover also has a 1/4" leaf design around the edges. Title, author, and publisher are printed on spine in gold. The text of 399 pages includes a table of contents; a list of 12 illustrations; statistical appendices; and an index. Subjects include the geology and geography of California; climate and natural resources; agriculture; education and research organizations; and California government. Small abrasions at top and bottom of spine. Front cover has two long dents [across the top and from bottom left to center]. Overall physical condition and appearance is good. 1st EDN [in pencil at top of flyleaf].

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Search Terms

Documentary Artifact, Books, Macmillan Company, California, Rural conditions, Rural population--California

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Object Name

Books