James Mason Hutchings of Yo Semite : a biography and bibliography /

A detailed, illustrated examination of Hutchings' life, his ongoing methods of promoting Yosemite and his influence on nineteenth century California literature. The biography includes much new material on Hutchings' hotel-keeping activities, his travels, and his legal fight to preserve his...

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Main Author:	Kruska, Dennis G.
Corporate Authors:	Castle Press, A-1 Bookbinders, Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc
Other Authors:	Blau, Mariana
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	San Francisco : Book Club of California, 2009.
Series:	Publication (Book Club of California) ; no. 225.
Subjects:	Hutchings, J. M. > (James Mason), > 1820-1902. Hutchings, J. M. > (James Mason), > 1820-1902 > Bibliography. Publishers and publishing > California > Biography. Private press books. Printing > Specimens. Small presses > California. Yosemite Valley (Calif.) > History. Yosemite National Park (Calif.) > History. Typefaces (Type evidence) > Van Dijck. Typefaces (Type evidence) > Old Thunder. Color lithographs > United States > 20th century.

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Summary:	A detailed, illustrated examination of Hutchings' life, his ongoing methods of promoting Yosemite and his influence on nineteenth century California literature. The biography includes much new material on Hutchings' hotel-keeping activities, his travels, and his legal fight to preserve his Yosemite land claims. The annotated bibliography lists all known publications by Hutchings and well as those he influenced.
Item Description:	"James Mason Hutchings of Yo Semite a biography and bibliography was designed and printed using stochastic screening at the Castle Press, Pasadena, California and bound by Mariana Blau of A-1 Bookbinding, Los Angeles, California. The typefaces used are Van Dijck and Old Thunder. The paper for the work is archival-quality Mohawk Superfine. Edition limited to 500 copies."--Colophon. "Printed in a limited edition of 500 copies, the book has been designed and printed in a 4-color lithographic process by The Castle Press using Van Dijck typefaces on Mohawk Superfine paper. The three-piece binding is by Mariana Blau of A-1 Bookbinding. The book measures 13 X 9 inches and consists of 344 pages of text and 208 illustrations"--Prospectus [page 4]. The Cushing Library/Lowman/Book Design copy contains a prospectus, its envelope, an order form, and an order envelope.
Physical Description:	xv, 324 pages : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 34 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 296-310) and index.
ISBN:	9780981959719 0981959717
Related Items:	The Cushing Library/Lowman/Book Design copy forms part of the Book Design Section of the Al Lowman Printing Arts Collection and Research Archive.
Place of Publication:	United States -- California -- San Francisco.