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Four Months Among The Gold-Finders In Alta California Being The Diary Of An Expedition From San Francisco To The Gold Districts
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- Book Synopsis
- "Four Months Among the Gold-Finders in Alta California" is a captivating work through J. Tyrwhitt Brooks, offering readers a compelling glimpse into the California Gold Rush during the mid-19th century. Brooks, an astute observer and participant within the transformative activities, affords an invaluable first-hand account of this high-quality length in American history. The book chronicles Brooks' journey thru Alta California, where the discovery of gold had induced an unprecedented rush of fortune-seekers from all corners of the globe. Brooks, with keen insight and bright narration, portrays the rugged landscapes, the makeshift mining camps, and the numerous array of individuals who were attracted to California in pursuit of their goals. In addition to describing the physical demanding situations of gold prospecting, Brooks delves into the human stories, the struggles, and the profound effect of the Gold Rush on society and tradition. His writing is a window into the excitement, the hardships, and the resilience of folks that participated in this historical occasion. As a primary supply, "Four Months Among the Gold-Finders" is a valuable useful resource for historians and enthusiasts, offering a complete information of a defining bankruptcy in American history. J. Tyrwhitt Brooks' paintings preserves the spirit of the Gold Rush era and continues to captivate readers with its wealthy narrative and historic significance.
- About The Author
- J. Tyrwhitt Brooks changed into an excellent 19th-century creator who left a long-lasting legacy with his paintings, "Four Months Among the Gold-Finders in Alta California." This book presents a charming firsthand account of the California Gold Rush, a defining chapter in American records.Brooks' narrative is a compelling exploration of the tumultuous duration when the information of gold discovery in California precipitated a huge inflow of prospectors and settlers. His 4-month journey takes readers on a bright expedition thru Alta California, imparting insights into the lives, struggles, and dreams of the gold-seekers who flocked to the vicinity. With a keen eye for detail, Brooks describes the rugged landscapes, the makeshift mining camps, and the various array of people who launched into this quest for fortune. His writing captures the exhilaration, demanding situations, and the human stories that opened up all through this ancient technology, making "Four Months Among the Gold-Finders in Alta California" an invaluable primary supply for historians and a charming study for everyone interested in the American West. J. Tyrwhitt Brooks' willpower to documenting this pivotal second in American records has ensured that his book remains a cherished account of the Gold Rush, maintaining the spirit and struggles of individuals who pursued their desires in the untamed desolate tract of California.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789359951102
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 January 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 118
- Weight
- 159 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 7 mm
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