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JOURNAL OF A TRIP TO CALIFORNIA, ACROSS THE CONTINENT FROM W IBD

NABU PRESS
07 / 2010
9781176409330
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Sinopsis

'Journal of a Trip to California' recounts Charles W. Smith?s journey across the American continent in the summer of 1850. Leaving from Weston, Missouri, Smith details his experiences traveling to Weber Creek, California, during the height of the Gold Rush. This firsthand account offers invaluable insights into the challenges and adventures faced by those seeking fortune and a new life in the West.Smith?s journal provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, encounters with fellow travelers and indigenous populations, and the daily struggles of overland travel. This historical document captures the spirit of the era and the determination of individuals who shaped the American West. Edited by R.W.G. Vail, this edition makes Smith?s compelling narrative accessible to modern readers interested in the history of westward expansion and the California Gold Rush.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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