An Illinois Gold Hunter in the Black Hills: The Diary of Jerry Bryan, March 13, 1876 to August 20, 1876 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258061760)

""An Illinois Gold Hunter In The Black Hills"" is a diary written by Jerry Bryan, chronicling his experiences as a gold hunter in the Black Hills region of South Dakota from March 13, 1876 to August 20, 1876. The book provides a first-hand account of the hardships and dangers faced by gold hunters during the gold rush of the late 19th century. Bryan describes the treacherous terrain, the extreme weather conditions, and the hostile encounters with Native American tribes. He also provides insights into the daily life of a gold hunter, including the search for gold, the construction of mining camps, and the establishment of trade networks. The diary is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the frontier life of the American West and the impact of gold rushes on the region's development.This scarce antiquarian book is a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: Jerry Bryan
ISBN-10: 1258061767
ISBN-13: 9781258061760
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 07/09/2011
Pages: 42
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d