One Man's Gold: The Letters and Journal of a Forty Niner

by Enos Christman and Florence Morrow Christman

Book Overview

One Man's Gold: The Letters and Journal of a Forty Niner is a book written by Enos Christman. The book is a collection of letters and journal entries of a man who participated in the California Gold Rush of 1849. It provides a unique insight into the life of a miner during that time period, including the hardships they faced, the methods they used to search for gold, and the social and economic conditions of the era. The book also includes historical context and analysis by the author, providing a deeper understanding of the events and people of the Gold Rush. Overall, One Man's Gold is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, the Gold Rush, or the experiences of ordinary people during a transformative time in American history.1930. The story of Enos' search for gold with the hope of returning with his pockets full of gold and making Ellen his wife. And it was for Ellen that he kept a journal. He was an observer, a reporter, with an urge to write fostered by his training in the Record office. When he returned to Pennsylvania and preserved it in an old tin box until the day it was uncovered. Enos was not a famous man, but he and Ellen and Prizer tell a story of the historic and romantic period in which they lived, faithfully from the point of view of their own generation.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: 1417912057
• ISBN13: 9781417912056
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"