{"product_id":"the-gold-seekers-of-49-kimball-webster-9781023495929","title":"The Gold Seekers of '49","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience the thrill of the California Gold Rush through the eyes of Kimball Webster in \"The Gold Seekers of '49: A Personal Narrative of the Overland Trail and Adventures in California and Oregon from 1849 to 1854.\" This meticulously prepared edition offers a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs faced by gold seekers venturing west. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow Webster's journey along the overland trail as he navigates the hardships of pioneer life, driven by the promise of fortune. His narrative vividly portrays the realities of the 1849 gold rush, capturing the spirit of adventure and the relentless pursuit of dreams that defined an era. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDelve into the history of California's gold discoveries and the broader context of 19th-century America. This book provides a valuable historical perspective on the settlement of the West, offering insights into the lives of those who sought their fortunes in the gold fields and beyond. Explore the landscapes of California and Oregon through the eyes of a participant in this pivotal moment in American history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kimball Webster,George Waldo Browne,Frank Holland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023495929\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023495929\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.31d","brand":"Kimball Webster","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48065324253439,"sku":"9781023495929","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f940d740-c346-4a53-9f3b-f45ded1b9c05.jpg?v=1768674442","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-gold-seekers-of-49-kimball-webster-9781023495929","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}