Publisher's Synopsis
Forty Niners: Chronicles of America V25 is a historical book written by Stewart Edward White. It is part of the Chronicles of America series and focuses on the California Gold Rush of 1849. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the discovery of gold in California, the influx of people from all over the world to the region, and the impact of the gold rush on the social, economic, and political landscape of California and the United States. The author uses primary sources such as diaries, letters, and newspaper articles to paint a vivid picture of the gold rush and the people who participated in it. The book also explores the darker side of the gold rush, including the displacement and mistreatment of Native American populations and the exploitation of Chinese immigrants. Overall, Forty Niners is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant events in American history.1921. Volume 25 of 50. The Chronicles of America Series is dedicated to presenting the main facts surrounding American history and the interesting historical stories behind civilization in America. In the present work, the Forty-Niners lends the reader a chronicle of the California Trail and El Dorado or the search for gold. 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.
