02555cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000210011724500400013824600350017826400510021330000470026433600260031133700260033733800360036350000310039950801550043052013840058553400660196965300410203565300440207665300350212085600430215599900190219868972UtSlPG20260610134609.0mcr n260607r20221852utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF850.51 aWoods, Daniel B.10aSixteen months at the gold diggings1 a16 months at the gold diggings 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-09-11  aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"Sixteen Months at the Gold Diggings" by Daniel B. Woods is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences as a miner during the gold rush in California, detailing the excitement, hardships, and realities faced by those who flocked to the region in hopes of striking it rich. Woods presents a vivid portrayal of both the landscape of California and the experiences of the miners, offering insights into the era's challenges and aspirations.  At the start of the narrative, Woods introduces readers to the backdrop of the California gold rush, highlighting the intense excitement it generated across nations. He writes about his own journey to the mines, recounting not only the dangers and difficulties of the trip but also the contrasting experiences of camaraderie and despair among fellow miners. The opening chapters establish the geographical and environmental context of California, discussing its varied landscape and climate, while simultaneously foreshadowing the personal struggles and adventures that will unfold during his sixteen months at the gold diggings. Through anecdotes and reflections, he aims to provide a realistic view of mining life, encompassing its rewards, risks, and the moral implications of seeking fortune in such unpredictable circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Harper & Brothers, 1852  aCalifornia -- Description and travel  aFrontier and pioneer life -- California  aCalifornia -- Gold discoveries40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68972  c109773d109773