Publisher's Synopsis
The Diary Of A Forty-Niner is a book written by Chauncey L. Canfield, which chronicles his experiences during the California Gold Rush of 1849. The book is a first-hand account of Canfield's journey from his home in Ohio to California, where he hoped to strike it rich by mining for gold. The diary entries describe the various challenges he faced during the journey, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous terrain, and encounters with Native Americans. Once he arrived in California, Canfield provides a detailed account of the daily life of a gold miner, including the tools they used, the living conditions, and the social and economic structures that developed in the mining camps. The book gives readers a glimpse into the excitement and uncertainty of the Gold Rush era, as well as the struggles and triumphs of those who participated in it.A Personalized Account Of The Folks Of The Gold Rush Thought To Be The Diary Of A Miner Named Alfred T. Jackson.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.
