The Land of Gold, A Tale of '49. Illustrative of Early Pioneer Life in California and Founded Upon Fact. Dedicated to California Pioneers. By George Spurr. Published by Williams & company 1881. First edition. 271pages with seven illustrations. Original gilt blocked and black stamped red/brown decorative cloth boards worn and rubbed; corners bumped; spine ends frayed. Internally, binding and hinges firm; contents clean and unmarked. Occasional smudge. Pages evenly tanned - good. Please see the photographs.