Six Months in the Gold Mines

FROM A JOURNAL OF IN UPPER AND LOWER CALIFORNIA. 1847-8-9. (Cram Edition)

von E. Gould (Edward Gould) Buffum

190 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This XpressRead Cram Edition of Six months in the gold mines pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

Experience the thrill and hardship of the California Gold Rush through the eyes of E. Gould Buffum in "Six Months in the Gold Mines." This captivating 19th-century travelogue offers a firsthand account of the author's adventures in Baja California and the surrounding gold-mining regions. Journey through the landscapes of Mexico alongside Buffum as he documents his experiences, offering a unique historical perspective on life, labor, and travel during this transformative period.

More than just a chronicle of prospecting, this book provides insight into the social and economic realities of the era. Explore the daily lives of miners and the challenges they faced in their relentless pursuit of fortune. This volume will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the American West, Mexican travel, and the enduring allure of the Gold Rush.

• Reihe: XpressPress
• ISBN: 9781026233184
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.07.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Tradd Street Press