Publisher's Synopsis
We Were There With The California Forty-Niners is a historical non-fiction book written by Stephen Holt. The book is about the California Gold Rush of 1849, which was a significant event in the history of the United States. The book follows the journey of the Forty-Niners, who were the thousands of people who traveled to California in search of gold.The book begins with an introduction to the history of the Gold Rush and the reasons behind it. It then goes on to describe the journey of the Forty-Niners, who traveled from all over the United States to California. The book describes the challenges they faced on their journey, including disease, starvation, and attacks by Native Americans.Once the Forty-Niners arrived in California, the book describes the conditions they faced in the goldfields. The book talks about the different methods used to extract gold, including panning, sluicing, and hydraulic mining. It also describes the social and economic conditions in the goldfields, including the rise of towns and the establishment of businesses.Throughout the book, the author uses primary sources such as diaries and letters to provide a firsthand account of the events. The book also includes historical photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the events.Overall, We Were There With The California Forty-Niners is a comprehensive and engaging account of the California Gold Rush. It provides readers with a detailed understanding of the events and the people involved in this significant moment in American history.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.
