Henry Firks. San Francisco, 1849. 1880. Lana’i Rich with place names

Rich with place names

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Army Exploration in the American West 1803-1863

Joannes de Laet (1581–1649)

Henry Firks. San Francisco, 1849. 1880. Lana’i Rich with place namesHenry Firks (fl. 18461854) San Francisco, 1849 Published by W. H. Jones, 1849 [1880] Hand colored lithograph Sheet size: 26 x 41 1 4 framed This striking lithograph by Henry Firks offers a vivid depiction of San Francisco during the height of the California Gold Rush, capturing the city's rapid transformation from a modest settlement to a bustling port. Originally published in 1849 and later reissued in 1880, it showcases the ambitious architecture,