"Covers general information about the California State Mining Bureau, mineral production for 1908, gold production (per year) for the period 1848-1908, quantity and value of mineral products for 1908, assessed valuation by county and population, etc. This statistical information is followed by corporation and mining laws. The county maps show all towns, post offices, railroads, stage lines for passengers and mail, and distances between points. They were produced as a 'handy guide especially to all who wish to leave the railroad and penetrate to the interior of the mining districts'"--Bookseller's description.