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A Pioneer of 1850: George Willis Read 1819-1880: The Record of a Journey Overland From Independence, Missouri, to Hangtown, California, ... The Nevada
Hardcover
Historical FiguresRegional: WestWest
ISBN13: 9781025903644
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 250
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Pioneer of 1850 is a vivid and detailed firsthand account of the arduous journey across the American frontier during the height of the westward expansion. Written by George Willis Read, the work chronicles his overland trek from Independence, Missouri, to Hangtown, California, in 1850. This narrative captures the daily realities of life on the trail, offering deep insights into the challenges, dangers, and communal spirit that defined the mid-19th-century pioneer experience.
The scope of the work extends beyond the initial migration, including Read's observations and records of the Nevada silver mining district in 1863. This addition provides a broader historical perspective on the economic shifts and industrial developments that followed the initial Gold Rush. As a primary source, it serves as an invaluable record of the social and geographical landscape of the Pacific and Mountain West during a period of transformative change. Historians and enthusiasts of frontier literature will find this book an essential resource for understanding the motivations and perseverance of those who shaped the American West.
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