California And Oregon: Or Sights In The Gold Region, And Scenes By The Way (1851)
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ISBN10: 1104072343
ISBN13: 9781104072346
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 6 2009
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104072346
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 6 2009
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
California And Oregon: Or Sights In The Gold Region, And Scenes By The Way is a book written by Theodore Taylor Johnson and published in 1851. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's journey from New York to California and Oregon during the gold rush era of the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations as he travels through various cities and towns, including St. Louis, Independence, and Salt Lake City. The author also describes the natural beauty of the region, including the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Columbia River, and the Pacific Ocean.In addition to his descriptions of the landscape and people he encounters, Johnson also provides insights into the social and economic conditions of the time. He describes the challenges faced by miners and settlers, as well as the impact of the gold rush on the indigenous populations of California and Oregon.Overall, California And Oregon: Or Sights In The Gold Region, And Scenes By The Way is a fascinating historical document that provides a vivid picture of life in the American West during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the gold rush era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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