The First Forty Niner and the Story of the Golden Tea Caddy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162646640)

The First Forty Niner and the Story of the Golden Tea Caddy is a book written by James A. B. Scherer. The book is a historical fiction that tells the story of a man named John W. Marshall, who is known as the first forty-niner. Marshall is a carpenter who travels to California in search of gold in 1848. The story is set during the California Gold Rush, a period in American history when thousands of people traveled to California in search of gold.The book follows Marshall's journey as he travels to California and begins his search for gold. Along the way, he meets a Chinese merchant named Li, who gives him a golden tea caddy as a gift. The tea caddy becomes a symbol of Marshall's journey and his quest for gold.As Marshall searches for gold, he faces many challenges and obstacles. He must deal with harsh weather conditions, dangerous animals, and other prospectors who are also searching for gold. Despite these challenges, Marshall remains determined to find gold and become rich.The story of The First Forty Niner and the Story of the Golden Tea Caddy is a tale of adventure, perseverance, and the pursuit of wealth. It is a captivating story that captures the spirit of the California Gold Rush and the people who were a part of it. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the California Gold Rush, or just a good adventure story.1925. A charming biography of Sam Brannan, Mormon elder, adventurer, publisher of the California Star, San Francisco's first millionaire, owner of the store at Sutter's Fort and the legendary man who ran down the streets of San Francisco yelling Gold! Gold at Sutter's Mill!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: James A. B. Scherer
ISBN-10: 1162646640
ISBN-13: 9781162646640
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 138
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d