Originally printed in 1835 on the press of Agustin Zamorano, it is generally considered to be California's first book and the most important publication to appear in Mexican California. This edition and facsimile of the famous work is based on a new translation and provides for the first time essential notes and an explanatory introduction. 8 3/4 in x 11 1/4 in. 156 pages. Dust jacket has i inch tear on the back bottom edge and the flap from this tear is wrinkled. D. j. has very minor soiling to edges. Book is Fine. Vg+/F.

California, Western Americana.