A Tour Of Duty In California: Including A Description Of The Gold Region (1849) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165926275)

A Tour of Duty in California, written by Joseph Warren Revere in 1849, is a firsthand account of his experiences during the California Gold Rush. The book provides a detailed description of the journey from Boston to California, including the challenges faced by the author and his companions during their travels. Revere also provides a vivid description of the gold region, including the landscape, climate, and the people who were drawn to the area in search of fortune. The book offers a unique perspective on the California Gold Rush, as Revere was a military officer who was sent to California to help establish law and order in the newly acquired territory. He provides insight into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the challenges faced by the military in maintaining order in a rapidly changing environment. Overall, A Tour of Duty in California is an engaging and informative account of one man's experiences during a pivotal moment in American history.And An Account Of The Voyage Around Cape Horn.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: Joseph Warren Revere
ISBN-10: 116592627X
ISBN-13: 9781165926275
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 332
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d