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100 1 _aKnower, Daniel
245 1 4 _aThe Adventures of a Forty-niner :
_bAn Historic Description of California, with Events and Ideas of San Francisco and Its People in Those Early Days
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-01
508 _aE-text prepared by the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Adventures of a Forty-niner" by Daniel Knower is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the experiences of pioneers during the California Gold Rush, specifically focusing on the adventures of its author as he navigates the challenges of this transformative era in American history. Knower outlines the excitement surrounding the discovery of gold in California, the subsequent rush of individuals seeking fortune, and the profound impact this had on the development of cities like San Francisco. The opening of the book introduces readers to Knower's motivations for embarking on his journey to California, inspired by the rumors of gold and the promise of wealth. The narrative begins with his departure from Albany, New York, detailing the organization of his expedition and the challenges faced during travel, including ship arrangements and staffing. As he arrives in San Francisco and begins to adjust to this rapidly changing landscape, Knower reflects on the excitement and dangers of the Gold Rush, illustrating a vibrant but chaotic world thick with the ambitions and struggles of fellow miners, traders, and entrepreneurs. This initial segment sets the stage for a captivating exploration of life during one of America's most thrilling historical chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCalifornia -- Description and travel
653 _aSan Francisco (Calif.) -- History
653 _aUrbanization -- California
653 _aReal estate development -- California
653 _aBusiness -- California
653 _aCalifornia -- Gold discoveries
700 1 _aIvanowski, Sigismond de,
_d1875-1944
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12518
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