Book
Description: J. A. Graves, My Seventy Years in California, 1857-1927. Los
Angeles: The Times-Mirror Press, 1927, 478 pages. Illustrated. 6 ½ ” x 9 ½ ”. First
Edition. This remarkable autobiography is one of the most notable contributions
to the history of California. Between the lines of this story of the life of J.
A. Graves, can be read every phase of the development of California, from the
days of the decline of the mining industry to the late 1920s. Account of
his education, his marriage, his career as a lawyer, hunting, work with oil
companies, etc. Gilt title on blue boards. Minor scruffing to cover. Gift
inscription on front endpaper. Tight binding and clean pages otherwise.
Over-all in very good condition.