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California Emigrant Letters

California Emigrant Letters

Wyman, Walker Demarquis
Wyman, Helen Bryant

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesRegional: West

ISBN10: 1258508761
ISBN13: 9781258508760
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2012
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
California Emigrant Letters is a collection of letters written by individuals who migrated to California during the mid-19th century gold rush. Edited by Walker Demarquis Wyman, this book offers a firsthand account of the experiences and challenges faced by these pioneers as they journeyed across the country in search of fortune and a new life. The letters cover a range of topics, including the difficulties of travel, encounters with Native Americans, the harsh living conditions in mining camps, and the excitement and disappointment of striking gold. Through these letters, readers gain insight into the hopes, fears, and daily lives of those who risked everything to seek their fortune in the American West. The book also includes historical context and background information to help readers better understand the significance of the gold rush and its impact on California and the nation as a whole. Overall, California Emigrant Letters is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West or the experiences of early pioneers.California Historical Society Quarterly, V24, Number 1-4, 1945.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.

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