| Author |
Knower, Daniel |
| Illustrator |
Ivanowski, Sigismond de, 1875-1944 |
| Title |
The Adventures of a Forty-niner
An Historic Description of California, with Events and Ideas of San Francisco and Its People in Those Early Days
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Adventures of a Forty-niner" by Daniel Knower is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the experiences of pioneers during the California Gold Rush, specifically focusing on the adventures of its author as he navigates the challenges of this transformative era in American history. Knower outlines the excitement surrounding the discovery of gold in California, the subsequent rush of individuals seeking fortune, and the profound impact this had on the development of cities like San Francisco. The opening of the book introduces readers to Knower's motivations for embarking on his journey to California, inspired by the rumors of gold and the promise of wealth. The narrative begins with his departure from Albany, New York, detailing the organization of his expedition and the challenges faced during travel, including ship arrangements and staffing. As he arrives in San Francisco and begins to adjust to this rapidly changing landscape, Knower reflects on the excitement and dangers of the Gold Rush, illustrating a vibrant but chaotic world thick with the ambitions and struggles of fellow miners, traders, and entrepreneurs. This initial segment sets the stage for a captivating exploration of life during one of America's most thrilling historical chapters. (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 -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
San Francisco (Calif.) -- History
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| Subject |
Urbanization -- California
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| Subject |
Real estate development -- California
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| Subject |
Business -- California
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| Subject |
California -- Gold discoveries
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12518 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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