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Four Months Among The Gold-Finders In Alta California Being The Diary Of An Expedition From San Francisco To The Gold Districts

Four Months Among The Gold-Finders In Alta California Being The Diary Of An Expedition From San Francisco To The Gold Districts

Tyrwhitt brooks J.

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
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9789359951102
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'Four Months Among the Gold-Finders in Alta California' is a captivating work through J. Tyrwhitt Brooks, offering readers a compelling glimpse into the California Gold Rush during the mid-19th century. Brooks, an astute observer and participant within the transformative activities, affords an invaluable first-hand account of this high-quality length in American history. The book chronicles Brooks’ journey thru Alta California, where the discovery of gold had induced an unprecedented rush of fortune-seekers from all corners of the globe. Brooks, with keen insight and bright narration, portrays the rugged landscapes, the makeshift mining camps, and the numerous array of individuals who were attracted to California in pursuit of their goals. In addition to describing the physical demanding situations of gold prospecting, Brooks delves into the human stories, the struggles, and the profound effect of the Gold Rush on society and tradition. His writing is a window into the excitement, the hardships, and the resilience of folks that participated in this historical occasion. As a primary supply, 'Four Months Among the Gold-Finders' is a valuable useful resource for historians and enthusiasts, offering a complete information of a defining bankruptcy in American history. J. Tyrwhitt Brooks’ paintings preserves the spirit of the Gold Rush era and continues to captivate readers with its wealthy narrative and historic significance.

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