Author:	Thurman, Michael E.	Request a photo of this book
Title:	THE NAVAL DEPARTMENT OF SAN BLAS New Spain's Bastion for Alta California and Nootka 1767-1798
Description:	Published by: The Arthur H. Clark Company, California, 1967 Binding: Hardcover Notes: The occupation of California with its mission, pueblo, and military development, was one of the final steps in Spanish defensive expansion . One step was to establishment of a secure supply route for delivering goods, personnel, etc. Supply by sea was decided upon because of basic problems and hazards of land travel, and the port selected was San Blas de Californias, in today's Mexican state of Nayarit. San Blas was the point of communication and supply for the Californias. Red cloth boards with gilt lettering, illustrated with maps, one fold-out, deckled edges, colored top edge. Boards are very lightly rubbed, owner name and musty odor. ; Spain in the West Series; Vol. 11; 8vo; 382 pages VG-/NONE Keywords:  Nautical
Item No:	7962
Price:	$70.00
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