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100 1 _aLobenstine, William C.
_q(William Christian),
_d1831-1918
245 1 0 _aExtracts from the Diary of William C. Lobenstine, December 31, 1851-1858
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-09-13
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOverland journeys to the Pacific
700 1 _aLobenstine, Belle W.
_q(Belle Willson),
_d1883-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53043
999 _c93877
_d93877