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100 1 _aHemphill, Vivia,
_d1889-1934
245 1 0 _aDown the Mother Lode
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2002-07-01
505 0 _aOne Sunday in Stinson's Bar -- The Tom Bell stronghold -- The hanging of Charlie Price -- Rattlesnake Dick -- Indian vengeance -- Grizzly Bob of Snake Gulch -- Curley Coppers the Jack -- The race of the shoestring gamblers -- The dragon and the tomahawk -- The Barstow lynching.
508 _aProduced by David A. Schwan, and David Widger
520 _a"Down the Mother Lode" by Vivia Hemphill is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically the 1920s. The book captures the stories surrounding California's infamous Mother Lode, the legendary vein of gold that drew hordes of miners during the Gold Rush. Through a collection of pioneer tales and personal anecdotes, Hemphill aims to illuminate the diverse experiences of those who lived during this transformative period in American history. At the start of the narrative, the writer introduces the geological and historical significance of the Mother Lode, alongside reflections from those who sought fortune and adventure. The opening chapters establish a rich backdrop, showcasing the lives of miners, their aspirations, and the vibrant yet perilous communities that formed around gold mining. The author encapsulates the contrast between past and present, emphasizing the challenges faced by the early pioneers and serving as a reminder of their contributions to California's statehood. The text delves into the unique characters and events, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of life during this extraordinary era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories, American
653 _aCalifornia -- Gold discoveries -- Fiction
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- California -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3315
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