Life On The Plains And Among The Diggings

Being Scenes And Adventures Of An Overland Journey To California (1854)

von Alonzo Delano

392 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Life On The Plains And Among The Diggings: Being Scenes And Adventures Of An Overland Journey To California is a book written by Alonzo Delano in 1854. The book provides a vivid description of Delano's journey from Missouri to California during the Gold Rush era. The author describes in detail the challenges and dangers of traveling through the vast plains and rugged mountains, encountering hostile Native American tribes, and facing extreme weather conditions. Delano also provides an account of the California Gold Rush, describing the bustling mining camps, the struggles of the miners, and the social and economic conditions of the time. The author's personal experiences and observations are interspersed with anecdotes, sketches, and descriptions of the people, places, and events that he encountered on his journey. Overall, Life On The Plains And Among The Diggings is a fascinating and informative account of life during the Gold Rush era, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the time. The book is a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into the past and shedding light on the experiences of those who lived through this extraordinary period in American history.With Particular Incidents Of The Route, Mistakes And Sufferings Of The Emigrants, The Indian Tribes, The Present And The Future Of The Great West.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Abenteurer und Entdecker
• ISBN: 9781104262679
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC