Author |
Crumpton, H. J. (Hezekiah John), 1828- |
Author |
Crumpton, Washington Bryan, 1842-1926 |
Title |
The Adventures of Two Alabama Boys
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Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Credits |
E-text prepared by Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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Summary |
"The Adventures of Two Alabama Boys" by H. J. Crumpton and Washington Bryan Crumpton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the journeys and experiences of two brothers from Alabama during the California Gold Rush and the turbulent times of the Civil War. It explores their efforts to reach gold fields, the subsequent adventures, and the challenges they faced along the way. The opening portion introduces Dr. H. J. Crumpton's recollections as he prepares to recount his adventures starting in 1849. He reflects on his family's history, his upbringing in Alabama, and the impetus for his journey westward fueled by the gold rush. As a child in Alabama, he describes life changes, schooling, and early career attempts before he ultimately sets off across the country in pursuit of fortune and adventure. The narrative captures both personal anecdotes and significant historical elements, setting the stage for a tale filled with exploration and the interplay of personal and national histories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
F296: United States local history: Gulf States. West Florida
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Subject |
California -- Description and travel
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Subject |
Overland journeys to the Pacific
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Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate
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Subject |
California -- Gold discoveries
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Subject |
Crumpton, H. J. (Hezekiah John), 1828-
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Subject |
Crumpton, Washington Bryan, 1842-1926
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
48142 |
Release Date |
Feb 2, 2015 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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