Special Collections Rare Book Collection
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Special Collections Rare Book Collection
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Special Collections Rare Book Collection
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The Cal Poly Humboldt Library maintains a number of rare books as part of its Special Collections department. These items were acquired through the generosity of donors for the purpose of advancing research and scholarship at Cal Poly Humboldt.
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Hutchings' Guide: Yo Semite Valley and Big Trees
Written to be used by visitors of the Yosemite Valley, Hutchings' guide provides a general and concise account of this region of California. An emphasis is placed on major attractions such as the Half dome, and the Yosemite falls with photography…
Child Christopher and Goldilind the Fair
2 volume hardcover; 11 cm x 14.5 cm each; Vol. 1, 256 pages ; Vol. 2, 239 pages; hardback double case; raised band on spine; gilt top; navy blue cover with golden flower border
Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan
A satirical oriental novel that follows the life and adventures of Hajji Baba as he travels through the Middle East; 399 pages; 17.5 cm; red leather cover with gold motif; leather, round corners, gilt top
Three Middle English Romances: King Horn, Havelok, Beves of Hampton
Three middle English romance poems; 149 pages; 14.5 cm; hardback; light brown with imprinted color image.
The Yosemite
Muir's account of his time in the Yosemite in 1868 where his deep love of the natural world and conservation was sollidified.
284 Pages
List of Illustrations
Original Cover
Yosemite Fall
Yosemite Valley from Artist's Point
Cathedral Rocks…
284 Pages
List of Illustrations
Original Cover
Yosemite Fall
Yosemite Valley from Artist's Point
Cathedral Rocks…
Yosemite and its High Sierra
A descriptive account of of the Yosemite National Park with 8 illustrations by Chris Jorgensen.
145 Pages, 200+ Illustrations, and 2 Maps
List of Colored Plates by Chris Jorgensen:
• The Canon of Yosemite
• Cathedral Rocks and…
145 Pages, 200+ Illustrations, and 2 Maps
List of Colored Plates by Chris Jorgensen:
• The Canon of Yosemite
• Cathedral Rocks and…
The Wonders of the Yosemite Valley and of California
A collection of photographic plates with full descriptions of natural landmarks and regions within the Yosemite valley and California.
71 pages, and 10 photographic illustrations.
List of Illustrations:
• The Yosemite Valley
• North…
71 pages, and 10 photographic illustrations.
List of Illustrations:
• The Yosemite Valley
• North…
American War Ballads and Lyrics
The title cover for the section of ballads that came out during the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. The figure is shown wear a sailor-like uniform while holding a sword and a flag of either the United States or Great Britain.…
The Star-Spangled Banner
The beginning of the page provides a brief account of the historical context following the actual ballad. The ballad continues on the next page with an image depicting the US and British fleet.
