A Quaker Forty-Niner: The Adventures Of Charles Edward Pancoast On The American Frontier (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163453063)

""A Quaker Forty-Niner: The Adventures Of Charles Edward Pancoast On The American Frontier"" is a biographical account of Charles Edward Pancoast, a Quaker who traveled to California during the Gold Rush of 1849. Written by Anna Paschall Hannum, the book details Pancoast's experiences as he journeyed from Philadelphia to California, including encounters with Native Americans, the struggles of life on the frontier, and the challenges of mining for gold. The book also explores Pancoast's Quaker beliefs and how they influenced his actions and interactions with others. Through Pancoast's story, Hannum provides a unique perspective on the historical events and social issues of the time, including the treatment of Native Americans and the role of religion in the American West. Overall, ""A Quaker Forty-Niner"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American frontier and the experiences of those who lived through it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Anna Paschall Hannum
ISBN-10: 1163453064
ISBN-13: 9781163453063
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 444
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d