02892cam a22003973u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000400012824501830016826400510035130000470040233600260044933700260047533800360050150000310053750802050056852012900077353400450206365300370210865300440214565300370218965300350222665300450226165300390230670000510234570000380239685600430243499900170247758575UtSlPG20260610134341.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a06006244  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF7861 aAudubon, John Woodhouse,d1812-186210aAudubon's western journal: 1849-1850 :bBeing the MS. record of a trip from New York to Texas, and an overland journey through Mexico and Arizona to the gold-fields of California 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-12-30  aProduced by Rachael Schultz, Melissa McDaniel and the
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available by The Internet Archive)  a"Audubon's Western Journal: 1849-1850" by John Woodhouse Audubon is a historical account written in the early 20th century, detailing the author's journey from New York to Texas and onward to California during the Gold Rush era. The work serves as both a personal travel journal and a naturalist's observations, reflecting the social conditions, landscapes, and wildlife encountered along the way. It gives readers insight into the challenging aspects of overland travel during a significant period of American expansion.  The opening portion of the journey chronicles the excitement and trepidation that Audubon feels as he prepares for his expedition amid the feverish rumors of California's gold discoveries. Starting in February 1849, he recounts his departure from New York, describing the emotional farewells exchanged with loved ones and the diverse reactions of his companions as they embark on their venture. Audubon details their route through cities like Philadelphia and New Orleans and the growing sense of urgency as they encounter obstacles, including illness and conflict among their party. This segment sets the stage for the ensuing hardships and adventures faced by Audubon and his companions in their quest for fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMexico -- Description and travel  aUnited States -- Description and travel  aOverland journeys to the Pacific  aCalifornia -- Gold discoveries  aSouthwest, New -- Description and travel  aAudubon, John Woodhouse, 1812-18621 aAudubon, Maria R.q(Maria Rebecca),d1843-19251 aHodder, Frank Heywood,d1860-193540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58575  c99402d99402