A vivid, firsthand glimpse of California’s 1849 gold rush era and its price in people, cities, and dreams.
The book collects memories of a young pioneer who travels from Tennessee to California, witnessing the birth of San Francisco, the rise of mining towns, and the sweeping changes that reshaped American life along the Pacific. It blends personal journey with historic moments—from the first gold finds to the political tensions of the Civil War era on the West Coast.
Readers will encounter real-life scenes of travel, migration, and daily life in a booming frontier, along with thoughtful reflections on industry, technology, and immigration that framed the era’s opportunities and costs.
Ideal for readers of historical memoirs and frontier history who want a grounded, personal view of California’s gold rush years.
Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.
Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book follows the story of the Argonauts. Beginning with their 1849 migration to California, the author recounts their journey in vivid detail. The account describes life during the California Gold Rush, from the challenges faced by the Argonauts to their impact on the area's politics, culture, and infrastructure. The author also discusses the techniques used for gold mining, including placer mining, hydraulic power, quartz mining, and pocket mining. The text is accessible and inviting to the average reader. The author provides an overview of the Gold Rush's main focus, themes, and ideas, within the broader historical context of the westward expansion and the development of the mining industry in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331608813_0
Quantité disponible : Plus de 20 disponibles
Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331608813
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331608813
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 276 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25972214/2
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible(s)