Aurifodina: Or Adventures In The Gold Region (1849)

By Cantell A Bigly

Book Overview

Aurifodina: Or Adventures In The Gold Region is a book written by Cantell A. Bigly and published in 1849. The book is a fictional account of the adventures of a group of gold prospectors in California during the Gold Rush of 1849. The story follows the main character, John, as he leaves his home in New York and travels to California in search of gold. Along the way, he meets a group of fellow prospectors and together they embark on a dangerous journey through the rugged terrain of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.The group faces many challenges and obstacles, including hostile Native American tribes, treacherous mountain passes, and the harsh realities of life in a mining camp. Despite these challenges, they persevere and eventually strike it rich, finding a large vein of gold that they name Aurifodina.Throughout the book, Bigly provides vivid descriptions of the California landscape and the experiences of the gold prospectors. He also explores themes of greed, friendship, and the pursuit of the American Dream.Overall, Aurifodina: Or Adventures In The Gold Region is a thrilling adventure story that captures the excitement and danger of the Gold Rush era.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: 116458250X
• ISBN13: 9781164582502
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"