LaTijereta
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Great Find > "Flight of the Least Petrel"
I found a new favorite book on Baja's past!
Discovered by chance after reading Max Miller’s book on Baja, he mentions this book “The Flight of the Least Petrel” by Griffing Bancroft. The story
takes place in 1930, as Griffing and his wife sail out of Point Loma in San Diego down the west coast of Baja and back up to Mexicalli.. There are
great descriptions of the bird life on various islands, interaction with the people in the small villages along the way, an extended stay with Sra
Leree in San Ignacio, life in Sta Rosalia's mining town, photos and a map of Baja showing their journey.
All told, a great read with incite of how Baja might be developed one day and how the Padres found their way to various missions sites in the past.
It was located through Barnes & Noble “Out of Print Books”, and this copy was signed to Earl Warren Governor of California at the time in 1949….
It even included a copy of a short note from him back with the State seal…
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Ben Franklin (1759)
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bufeo
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What a grand find! It's a fun book and the provenance of the one you picked up just adds to the read.
Allen R
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David K
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Great find Kris (it's one I do not have)!
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bufeo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Great find Kris (it's one I do not have)! |
There are 29 for sale at abebooks.com.
Allen R
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Great find Kris (it's one I do not have)! |
Noooo! Are you sure? I thought you had 'em all, David. 
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DENNIS
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I remember this book.....I think. Wasn't the Least Petrel a boat?
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bufeo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
I remember this book.....I think. Wasn't the Least Petrel a boat? |
Yep.
Allen R
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LaTijereta
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
I remember this book.....I think. Wasn't the Least Petrel a boat? |
It was an old fishing boat, outfitted in San Diego for the trip..
Her max speed was 8 knots...
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
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LaTijereta
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Great find Kris (it's one I do not have)! |
David, as you know I have a great collection of "old" books on Baja travels, and this one stands out on how well they described their dealings with
people and gave you a good sense of being with them on the trip...
This pre -dates Steinbeck's trip, and must have served as outline for his "Log of the Sea of Cortez" book..
Democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Ben Franklin (1759)
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by LaTijereta
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Great find Kris (it's one I do not have)! |
David, as you know I have a great collection of "old" books on Baja travels, and this one stands out on how well they described their dealings with
people and gave you a good sense of being with them on the trip...
This pre -dates Steinbeck's trip, and must have served as outline for his "Log of the Sea of Cortez" book.. |
Very cool!
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