The Experiences Of A Forty Niner During Thirty Four Years Residence In California And Australia

By Charles D. Ferguson

Book Overview

""The Experiences Of A Forty Niner During Thirty Four Years Residence In California And Australia"" is a memoir written by Charles D. Ferguson. The book details Ferguson's life as a gold miner during the California Gold Rush of 1849, and his subsequent adventures in Australia. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Ferguson's experiences in California and the second part focusing on his experiences in Australia. In the first part of the book, Ferguson describes his journey from New York to California, his experiences mining for gold, and the challenges he faced as a miner. He also provides insights into the social and economic conditions of California during the Gold Rush, and the impact it had on the state's development. In the second part of the book, Ferguson recounts his experiences in Australia, where he lived for over 20 years. He describes his work as a miner, as well as his experiences in other industries such as farming and ranching. He also provides insights into the social and economic conditions of Australia during the 19th century, and the impact of the gold rush on the country's development. Overall, ""The Experiences Of A Forty Niner During Thirty Four Years Residence In California And Australia"" is a fascinating account of life during the Gold Rush era, as well as a valuable historical document that sheds light on the development of California and Australia during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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: 1162744642
• ISBN13: 9781162744643
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"