Excerpt from Leaves From an Argonaut's Note Book: A Collection of Holiday and Other Stories, Illustrative of the Side of Mining Life in Pioneer Days
In presenting this volume as a candidate for public favor, the Author will be brief in his prefa tory remarks. Coming to this State with the tide of immigration which flocked in from every quarter in 1850, I made my home in the mines until after the century was ended, in fact my home was in one mining county for forty-nine years. Naturally, in such a long period of residence, I saw mining life in all its various phases.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book contains a collection of mining tales and reminisces from the California Gold Rush era. The stories portray the adventures, camaraderie, and hardships of prospectors during that time. The author, himself an experienced miner, writes with authenticity and humor, capturing the spirit and struggles of the men who sought their fortune in the gold-rich rivers and mountains. Through these stories, readers gain insights into the daily lives, hopes, and dreams of gold seekers, as well as the challenges they faced in an untamed and often perilous environment. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history and the indomitable spirit of those who ventured west in search of gold. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331068174_0
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