02345cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000520011624500360016826400510020430000470025533600260030233700260032833800360035450000310039050800470042152013120046853400450178065300460182565300410187165300470191285600430195999900170200223389UtSlPG20260610133533.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF10011 aBallantyne, R. M.q(Robert Michael),d1825-189410aHandbook to the new Gold-fields 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-11-07  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"Handbook to the New Gold-Fields" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the gold rush in the northwestern portions of British America, particularly detailing the gold discoveries that attracted numerous emigrants seeking fortune. It serves as both an informational guide for those interested in the gold fields and a broader commentary on the importance of this migration for the development of civilization in that region.  The beginning of the work sets the stage for the gold rush, describing how reports of extensive gold fields in British Columbia have led to a significant influx of people, drawing comparisons to historic crusades in terms of enthusiasm and desperation. It conveys the excitement and chaotic movements of miners and settlers, highlighting the rich potential of the Fraser River and its tributaries for gold mining. Ballantyne discusses the political implications of such a gold discovery and the prospects for development in trade and agriculture, emphasizing the region's rich resources and favorable climate. The opening outlines the essential facts about accessibility and the initial successes in gold mining, painting a vivid picture of the burgeoning activity in the area. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGold mines and mining -- British Columbia  aBritish Columbia -- Gold discoveries  aBritish Columbia -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23389  c64441d64441