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...