Life and adventures of George Nidever, a pioneer of Cal. since 1834 : Santa Barbara, Calif. : ms. S, 1878 Sept. 1.

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Life and adventures of George Nidever, a pioneer of Cal. since 1834 : Santa Barbara, Calif. : ms. S, 1878 Sept. 1.

Experiences as a hunter and trapper from 1830; journey to California in 1833; otter hunting and ranching; encounters with Indians; fighting with Alvarado, 1836, and with Fremont in 1846; gold mining.

Originals: 165 leaves ; 31 cm.Copies: partial microfilm reel (166 exposures) : negative (Rich. 93:2) and positive.

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