Publisher's Synopsis
""California As I Saw It"" is a book written by William S. McCollum, providing a firsthand account of his experiences in California during the mid-19th century. The book is a memoir of his journey from the East Coast to California, where he witnessed the Gold Rush and the subsequent transformation of the state. McCollum describes the landscape, the people, and the events that shaped California during this time period. He also provides insights into the daily life of a miner, the challenges of living in a new and unfamiliar place, and the impact of the Gold Rush on the environment and the people who lived there. The book is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in American history.Pencillings By The Way Of Its Gold And Gold Diggers, And Incidents Of Travel By Land And Water, With Five Letters From The Isthmus.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.
