The New Eldorado: A Summer Journey To Alaska (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430487555)

The New Eldorado: A Summer Journey To Alaska is a travelogue written by Maturin Murray Ballou. The book chronicles Ballou's journey to Alaska during the summer of 1889, when the region was experiencing a gold rush. The author provides a detailed account of his travels, including his experiences in various towns and cities, interactions with the local population, and observations on the landscape and wildlife of Alaska. The book also contains descriptions of the gold mining industry and the challenges faced by those seeking their fortunes in the region. Ballou's writing is engaging and vivid, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into life in Alaska during the late 19th century. The New Eldorado is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Alaska or the gold rush era.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: Maturin Murray Ballou
ISBN-10: 1430487550
ISBN-13: 9781430487555
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.82d