THE MUSSEL SLOUGH TRAGEDY.
n.p. self published, (1958). First edition. Hardcover. Original gray cloth, octavo, 153 pp., 1 full-page illustration from photograph, 1 full-page map, map endpapers, errata slip pasted to contents page. Spine slightly darkened, else about fine. Item #23772
Detailed account of the May, 1880 event known as the Mussel Slough Tragedy. A gun battle fought in what was then Tulare County, California, between settlers and federal agents protecting the interests of the Southern Pacific Railroad left 8 dead or wounded.
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