Gold And Sunshine: Reminiscences Of Early California (1922)

by James J. Ayers

Book Overview

Gold and Sunshine: Reminiscences of Early California is a book written by James J. Ayers and originally published in 1922. The book is a memoir of Ayers' experiences in California during the mid-19th century, a time of rapid growth and change in the state following the discovery of gold in 1848. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Ayers' life in California, including his early years as a gold miner, his experiences with Native American tribes, his participation in the Mexican-American War, and his work as a rancher and farmer. Throughout the book, Ayers provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, people, and events he encountered during his time in California.Gold and Sunshine is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the experiences of early settlers in California. It provides a firsthand account of the challenges and opportunities that faced those who came to the state during the gold rush era, and sheds light on the social and cultural dynamics of the time. The book is also an engaging read, with Ayers' colorful anecdotes and lively writing style bringing the past to life for modern readers.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167012593
• ISBN13: 9781167012594
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"