The Argonauts Of California - Haskins, Charles Warren
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The Argonauts of California is a memoir written by Charles Warren Haskins in 1889. The book recounts Haskins' experiences during the early mining days in California. The author provides a detailed account of the adventures and challenges faced by the gold prospectors, known as the Argonauts, who flocked to California in the mid-19th century in search of wealth and fortune.Haskins describes the harsh living conditions, including the lack of food, water, and shelter, that the miners had to endure in their quest for gold. He also details the various mining techniques used by the Argonauts, such…mehr

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The Argonauts of California is a memoir written by Charles Warren Haskins in 1889. The book recounts Haskins' experiences during the early mining days in California. The author provides a detailed account of the adventures and challenges faced by the gold prospectors, known as the Argonauts, who flocked to California in the mid-19th century in search of wealth and fortune.Haskins describes the harsh living conditions, including the lack of food, water, and shelter, that the miners had to endure in their quest for gold. He also details the various mining techniques used by the Argonauts, such as placer mining and hydraulic mining, and the impact these practices had on the environment.The book provides a glimpse into the social and cultural life of the early Californian mining communities, including the diverse mix of people from all over the world who came together to seek their fortunes. Haskins also shares his personal experiences and encounters with notable figures of the time, such as John Sutter, the founder of the first major gold discovery in California.Overall, The Argonauts of California is a fascinating account of the early days of the California gold rush, providing readers with a vivid and insightful portrayal of the people, places, and events that shaped this pivotal period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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