The Diary Of A Forty-Niner
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ISBN10: 1163412783
ISBN13: 9781163412787
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163412787
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 276
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Diary of a Forty-Niner is a non-fiction book written by Chauncey L. Canfield. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences during the California Gold Rush of 1849. The author was a young man at the time and he kept a diary of his journey from New York to California, where he hoped to strike it rich by finding gold. The book provides a vivid and detailed description of the hardships and challenges faced by the gold seekers during their journey across the country. It also gives an insight into the life of a gold miner and the daily struggles they faced while searching for gold. The author describes the harsh living conditions, the dangers of mining, and the social and cultural life of the gold rush era.The book is a primary source of information about the California Gold Rush and provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a gold miner during that time. The author's personal experiences and observations make the book an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in American history, the gold rush, or the life of a pioneer.A Personalized Account Of The Folks Of The Gold Rush Thought To Be The Diary Of A Miner Named Alfred T. Jackson.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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