American Commonwealth Series, edited by Horace E. Scudder, Second Edition 1888 (first 1886) Considered on of the best authorities on this period of California history, seriously challenges the conquering hero mythology of Fremont and red shirted argonauts. near FINE, original olive green pebbled cloth with titles in bright gilt to front board and spine. tight and square with No previous owner bookplate or writing, trace of wear to head and heel, and corners. protected in a mylar sleeve, ultra clean green endpapers, 513 pages plus advertisements, beautiful double page map of California. A superior edition. Zamorano 80 #66, Cowan pg. 545.