What I Saw In California: Being The Journal Of A Tour, By The Emigrant Route Pass Of The Rocky Mountains, Across The Continent Of North America (1848)

By Edwin Bryant

Book Overview

""What I Saw In California: Being The Journal Of A Tour, By The Emigrant Route Pass Of The Rocky Mountains, Across The Continent Of North America"" is a book written by Edwin Bryant in 1848. The book is a detailed account of Bryant's journey from the Rocky Mountains, through California, and ultimately to the Pacific Ocean. Bryant's journal provides a unique perspective on the American West during the mid-19th century. As an emigrant, he was able to witness first-hand the challenges and hardships faced by those who were traveling westward in search of a better life. He describes the natural beauty of the landscape, the encounters with Native American tribes, and the difficulties of crossing the Sierra Nevada mountains. Bryant's journal also provides insights into the political and economic climate of California during the Gold Rush. He describes the influx of people from all over the world who were drawn to California by the promise of gold, and the resulting social and economic upheaval that followed. Overall, ""What I Saw In California"" is an important historical document that provides a vivid and compelling account of life in the American West during a time of great change and transformation. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of California, the Gold Rush, or the American West in general.The Great Desert Basin, And Through California, In The Years 1846 And 1847.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: 1104930005
• ISBN13: 9781104930004
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"