The colonization of Baja California 1857

Heading: (Baja California)
Author: Lassépas, Ulises Urbano
Title: De la Colonización de la Baja California y Decreto de 10 de Marzo de 1857
Place Published: Mexico
Publisher:Impr. de V. Garcia Torres
Date Published: 1859
Description:

249 + [1 errata] pp. (4to) disbound. First Edition.

Scarce volume that has been characterized as a classic in the history of Baja California, with information on the land from pre-Hispanic times until the middle of the 19th century. In addition to focusing on the history of the colonization of Baja California, it includes interdisciplinary aspects such as politics, economics, and social issues. It also gives an overview of the missions, mining, political leaders, and documents that Lassépas collected.
Condition Report: Lacking wrappers; toning and some soiling to first ands last pages, chipping to a number of pages at rear, a number of top corners bent; good.