Antique 1876 Centennial Book of Alameda County by William Halley.

- A summary of the discovery and settlement of California, a description of the contra costa under Spanish, Mexican and American rule, an account of the organization and settlement of Alameda County, with a yearly synopsis of important events, down to the centennial year of American Independence, together with the important events of the year 1876. Also includes a gazetteer of each township and local statistical information, biographical sketches of prominent pioneers and public figures. 

- Published in 1876 by Francis & Valentine 

- Illustrated with black and white engravings and includes various 19th century advertisements

- 586 pages 

- This is an old book that shows signs of its age. The cover has surface wear and water damage to front, and some separation to spine. The pages inside are in good shape with some general yellowing but otherwise clean - though one page has some blue pencil marks.