One Man's Gold: The Letters and Journal of a Forty Niner (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163206829)

One Man's Gold: The Letters and Journal of a Forty Niner is a historical book written by Enos Christman. The book is a collection of personal letters and journal entries of a man who lived during the California Gold Rush in 1849. The author provides a detailed account of the man's experiences as he travels from his home in Indiana to California in search of gold. The book offers a unique perspective on the Gold Rush and provides readers with an insight into the daily life of a gold miner. The letters and journal entries are filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people he meets, and the challenges he faces. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, particularly the history of the American West. Overall, One Man's Gold is a compelling and informative book that offers a glimpse into a fascinating period in American history.1930. The story of Enos' search for gold with the hope of returning with his pockets full of gold and making Ellen his wife. And it was for Ellen that he kept a journal. He was an observer, a reporter, with an urge to write fostered by his training in the Record office. When he returned to Pennsylvania and preserved it in an old tin box until the day it was uncovered. Enos was not a famous man, but he and Ellen and Prizer tell a story of the historic and romantic period in which they lived, faithfully from the point of view of their own generation.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: Enos Christman
ISBN-10: 1163206822
ISBN-13: 9781163206829
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d