The Final Voyage of the Central America, 1857: The Saga of a Gold Rush Steamship, the Tragedy of Her Loss in a Hurricane, and the Treasure Which Is Now Recovered
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Fine. No dust jacket. A fine copy in gray cloth covered boards without a DJ; No printing stated (possibly 2002 or later printing based on material in the book). Contains a note from the author that is taped to the edge of the front endpaper regarding the availability of his books. Also includes a newspaper clipping from 2006 regarding the theft and recovery of one of the 4 pound gold bars that had originally been part of the treasure. Illustrated; 8vo., 285 pages.
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Very Good+, Very Good+ 4TO, 285 pgs., Photos & Illus, Hardcover. Hardcover: Grey cloth binding with title on spine in gold. Paste-downs and endpapers are crisp and clean. frontispiece and text pages are spotless. The Central America carried 491 passengers when she was caught in a hurricane in 1857. On board was a large shipment of gold from California. Eyewitness accounts reveal a riveting story of tragedy and heroism. Causes of the disaster, natural and human are detailed and analyzed. Illustrated. Nice tight binding. Jacket: Excellent condition. Illustrated front cover. Handsome copy in protective mylar.