Lobenstine, William C. (William Christian) 1831-1918 creator Lobenstine, Belle W. (Belle Willson) 1883- text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Extracts from the Diary of William C. Lobenstine, December 31, 1851-1858" is a personal diary written in the mid-20th century by William C. Lobenstine, chronicling his experiences as an immigrant and gold seeker during the California Gold Rush. The diary serves as a detailed account of both his travels and reflections on society, politics, and personal growth, capturing the struggles and hopes of an individual navigating the challenges of a new country. The opening of the diary begins with a foreword by Belle W. Lobenstine, who provides context about her father’s life and the circumstances surrounding the diaries' creation. It details William's childhood in Germany and his immigration to America, driven by dreams of prosperity. The narrative progresses as he recounts his treacherous journey to California, as well as the hardships faced on the way, including illness, labor, and the camaraderie among fellow travelers. He describes various incidents during his stay in the West, such as mining, interactions with other immigrants, and reflections on his evolving views on politics and society, setting a foundation for a rich exploration of the immigrant experience in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-09-13 Produced by Christian Boissonnas and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Overland journeys to the Pacific F590.3 Original publication data not identified 20021415 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53043 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53043 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134225.0 53043