A Frenchman In The Gold Rush: The Journal Of Ernest De Massey, Argonaut Of 1849

by Ernest De Massey and Marguerite Eyer Wilbur

""A Frenchman In The Gold Rush: The Journal Of Ernest De Massey, Argonaut Of 1849"" is a historical non-fiction book that presents the personal account of Ernest De Massey, a Frenchman who participated in the California Gold Rush of 1849. The book is a translated version of De Massey's original journal, which he wrote in French during his journey to the gold mines of California. The journal provides a firsthand description of the experiences of an Argonaut, one of the thousands of people who traveled to California in search of gold during the mid-19th century. De Massey's journal includes details of his journey from France to California, his experiences on the trail, his interactions with other miners and settlers, and his observations of the social and economic conditions in California during the Gold Rush. The book is edited and translated by historian and author, Doyce B. Nunis Jr., who provides an introduction and notes to provide historical context and additional information about the events and people mentioned in the journal. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of one of the many people who participated in the California Gold Rush, and provides a glimpse into the social and economic conditions of the time.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169281192
• ISBN13: 9781169281196
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.0"