The Book Shed

shelf wear to tips, corners, and edges of the book and jacket. 106 pages plus ads. Blue and gilt cloth. First printing, "published May, 1917." An account of the accidental creation of this inland California sea. Created by a dike breach when the Colorado River was at flood stage the area has since become a rather unpleasant place to live. The increasing salinity of the water has killed most of the fish and other aquatic life. The US Geological Survey describes is smell as "objectionable", "noxious", "unique", and "pervasive." Books and other items ship promptly with a tracking number and (generally over $15.00) jacket protectors if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!