Cora Johnson Laidlaw (Preface) et al: San Diego Yesterdays: Being Sketches of Incidents of the Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and American History of the City of San Diego

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Cora Johnson Laidlaw (Preface) et al : San Diego Yesterdays: Being Sketches of Incidents of the Indian, Spanish, Mexican, and American History of the City of San Diego

The Book Committee, San Diego Chapter, D. A. R., San Diego, CA, 1921

Original publisher's gray-beige paper wrappers with red lettering on front cover. Decorative flap on back cover that wraps around to front with a printed illustration in red ink. 5 1/2" x 8." Seventy-three pages, complete. Three black-and-white photographic plates, complete. Pages are virtually pristine and intact except for light age toning. Covers are very clean and intact except for offsetting on front cover (from the back flap being folded over), light age toning, and slight wear to extremities. Binding is tight. A Very Good, almost Near Fine copy. A collection of essays (and one poem) about the history of San Diego. This book was published by the Book Committee of the San Diego Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). DAR was founded in 1890 as a women's lineage-based organization. It is still active to this day and any woman over the age of 18 can become a member if she can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. The following essays and poem are in this book: "Before San Diego Was. 'The Aborigines'" by Edgar L. Hewett, "The Land Expedition Accompanied by Fr. Serra for the Colonization of Alta California" by Arthur B. Benton, "The Franciscan Missions of California. An Architectural Romance" by Benton, "A Dance in Old San Diego" [poem] by John Vance Cheney, "San Diego Under the Mexican Flag, 1822-1847" by Allen H. Wright, "The Prime of Old Town" by Lena B. Hunzicker, "The Greatest Name of Old Town" by Althea H. Warren, "San Diego from the Coming of Horton" by Philip Morse, and "Old Trails Roads" by Mary L. Alverson. Preface by Cora Johnson Laidlaw.. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

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