Three Weeks in the Gold Mines, or Adventures with the Gold Diggers of California in August, 1848

The Emigrant's Guide to the Gold Mines. Three Weeks in the Gold Mines, or Adventures with the Gold Diggers of California in August, 1848. This is a paperback facsimile copy of the original book published in 1848. Contains a firsthand account of the California Gold Rush in its earliest days, just months after James Marshall's discovery at Sutter's Mill. Includes practical advice for prospective emigrants heading to California's gold fields, along with vivid descriptions of mining operations, conditions in the diggings, and the adventures encountered during three weeks among the gold seekers in August 1848. An invaluable primary source document capturing the initial excitement and chaos of the Gold Rush. 38 pages in black and white, 6" x 9". Republished by Exile Books LLC. Check out the series of other historical directories and brand books that we are reprinting.