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From Reading, or Redding, California...



Item # 684492

February 05, 1880

THE READING INDEPENDENT, [Redding] California, Feb. 5, 1880  

* Rare Wild Old West publication

This town is located not far south of the Oregon border, situated along the Siskiyou Trail. Redding became a stop on a trade and travel route connecting California's Central Valley and the Pacific Northwest. It was originally named for early California pioneer, Pierson Reading, but then was changed to recognize railroad man Benjamin Redding in 1874.
Articles inside include: "From Whiskytown" "From Lower Soda Springs" "From French Gulch" "From Bill Pole" "From Still Water" and more.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, new agents' stamp in the masthead, very nice condition.

Category: The Old West