Books by George Wharton James 



In and Out of the Old Missions 

 of California 



An Historical and Pictorial Account of the Frances- 

 can Missions. With one hundred forty-two illustra- 

 tions, including full-page plates, from photographs. 

 8vo. Cloth. $3.OO net. 



THE present volume stands as the authority on the old 

 missions of California. Indispensable as a guide-book, 

 and is filled with most valuable material. San Francisco 

 Argonaut. The author has devoted careful study to the 

 matter of architecture, and to the furniture and decorations 

 of the historic and ancient structures ; but, in addition to this, 

 the work is made interesting by the relative matters that 

 have a more human interest. St. Louis Globe-Democrat. 



The Wonders of the Colorado 

 Desert 



(Southern California) 



With more than three hundred pen and ink sketches 

 from life by Carl Eytel. 8vo. Cloth. $4.OO net. 



' JAMES has given the first adequate description of 

 one of the most fascinating regions of this country. 

 The wonderful rivers, lofty mountains, deep canyons, varied 

 life and history of the Colorado Desert in Southern California 

 are vividly set forth, together with an account of a recent 

 hazardous journey made down the overflow of the Colorado 

 River to the mysterious Salton Sea. The pen and ink sketches 

 by the artist are an important feature of this book. 



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