505 pp. Errata tipped-in at p. [9]. 22.5x14 cm. (8¾x8½"), original gilt-lettered cloth. First Edition.

Important work treating in detail the many Indian uprisings of Trinity, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties during the first fifteen years of California statehood. J. Gregg Layne in the Zamorano Eighty notes that "in this book a full account is given of the discovery of Humboldt Bay by Dr. Gregg of Commerce of the Prairies fame. Dr. Gregg's party were the first Americans to see Humboldt Bay. Gregg lost his life by starvation on his way back to his headquarters, and was buried near Clear Lake." Cowan p.57; Howes B529; Zamorano Eighty 6. Ink name of "J.S. Monroe, Dec. 31/86, Eureka H. Co. Cal." to blank leaf facing title.