| Author |
Borthwick, John David, 1824-1892 |
| Editor |
Kephart, Horace, 1862-1931 |
| LoC No. |
17007546
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| Title |
The gold hunters : A first-hand picture of life in California mining camps in the early fifties
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| Original Publication |
NYC: Outing Publishing Company, 1917.
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| Series Title |
Outing adventure library
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Gold Hunters" by J. D. Borthwick is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides an in-depth portrayal of life in the California mining camps during the Gold Rush era, reflecting on the social dynamics, challenges, and aspirations of those drawn by the promise of wealth. It captures the transformative impact of gold discovery on California society and the diverse individuals—adventurous men of many nationalities—who flocked there seeking fortune. The opening of the book sets the stage by recounting the state of California prior to the gold rush, highlighting its initial isolation under Spanish and Mexican rule and the momentous discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill. This discovery triggers a massive influx of miners and dreamers, eager for a chance at sudden wealth, which leads to chaotic emigration, the establishment of mining camps, and the emergence of a vibrant but tumultuous society. Borthwick paints a vivid picture of the journey to the mines, introducing a range of characters and their varying backgrounds, from seasoned frontiersmen to city dwellers, all united in their pursuit of fortune and adventure amidst the challenges of travel and the promise of riches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
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| Subject |
California -- Gold discoveries
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| Subject |
Mining camps -- California -- History
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| Subject |
California -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72919 |
| Release Date |
Feb 10, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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