Sixteen Months At The Gold Diggings (1851)

Sixteen Months At The Gold Diggings is a book written by Daniel B. Woods and first published in 1851. The book is a memoir of Woods' experiences during the California Gold Rush of 1849-1850. Woods was a young man who left his home in New York to join the thousands of people who were flocking to California in search of gold.The book provides a detailed account of Woods' journey from New York to California, including his travels by ship and overland. He describes the difficulties of the journey, including the harsh conditions and the dangers of bandits and robbers.Once in California, Woods describes his experiences at the gold diggings, including his work as a miner and his interactions with other miners and prospectors. He provides a vivid picture of life in the mining camps, including the challenges of living in a remote and rugged environment.Throughout the book, Woods also reflects on the broader social and economic implications of the gold rush, including the impact on Native American communities and the role of race and ethnicity in shaping the experiences of different groups of miners.Overall, Sixteen Months At The Gold Diggings provides a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant events in American history, and offers a unique perspective on the experiences of those who participated in the California Gold Rush.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.