From East Prussia To The Golden Gate: Letters And Diary Of The California Pioneer (1906)
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ISBN10: 1164653172
ISBN13: 9781164653172
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 406
Weight: 1.53
Height: 0.83 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164653172
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 406
Weight: 1.53
Height: 0.83 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
From East Prussia To The Golden Gate: Letters And Diary Of The California Pioneer is a book written by Frank Lecouvreur and published in 1906. The book is a collection of letters and diary entries that chronicle the author's journey from East Prussia to California during the mid-19th century. Lecouvreur was a young man when he left his home in East Prussia in 1852 to seek his fortune in California. He traveled by ship, crossing the Atlantic and the Isthmus of Panama before finally arriving in San Francisco. The book offers a vivid account of his experiences as a California pioneer, including his struggles to find work and make a living in the new land.The letters and diary entries in the book provide a unique perspective on the California Gold Rush and the early days of the state. Lecouvreur describes the excitement and chaos of San Francisco during the gold rush, as well as the challenges of life in the mining camps and on the frontier. He also writes about his encounters with Native Americans and his observations on the changing landscape of California as it developed into a state.Overall, From East Prussia To The Golden Gate is a fascinating historical document that offers a glimpse into the life of a California pioneer. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of California or the experiences of immigrants in the mid-19th century.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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