Title: James Mason Hutchings of Yo Semite
Description: 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.
Subjects: Bibliography, Publishers and publishing, Biography, Private press books, Printing, Specimens, Small presses, History
Places: California, Yosemite Valley (Calif.), Yosemite National Park (Calif.)
People: J. M. Hutchings (1820-1902)