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Recollections Of A California Pioneer (1917)

Recollections Of A California Pioneer (1917)

Abbott, Carlisle Stewart

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ISBN10: 1437217540
ISBN13: 9781437217544
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 244
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Recollections Of A California Pioneer is a memoir written by Carlisle Stewart Abbott and first published in 1917. The book chronicles the author's experiences as a pioneer in California during the mid-19th century. Abbott was born in Vermont in 1831 and moved to California in 1851, where he worked as a miner, farmer, and businessman. He was also involved in the early politics of the state, serving as a member of the California State Assembly in 1861. In his memoir, Abbott provides a firsthand account of life in California during this time period, describing the challenges and opportunities that he and other pioneers faced. He writes about his experiences mining for gold, building a homestead, and navigating the social and political landscape of the state. Abbott also provides insights into the culture and customs of the indigenous people of California, as well as the impact of the Gold Rush on the region's ecology and economy.Recollections Of A California Pioneer is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on the early days of California's development. It provides readers with a vivid and engaging account of the challenges and triumphs of life as a pioneer in the American 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.

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