Sixteen Months At The Gold Diggings (1851)

Sixteen Months At The Gold Diggings is a non-fiction book written by Daniel B. Woods and originally published in 1851. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences during the California Gold Rush of the mid-19th century. Woods was a young man when he left his home in Illinois in search of fortune in California. He arrived in San Francisco in 1849 and soon joined the thousands of other gold seekers who were flocking to the Sierra Nevada mountains. The book documents Woods' experiences during his sixteen months at the gold diggings, including his travels through the rugged terrain, his encounters with other prospectors, and his struggles to find gold. The author also provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the California landscape and the challenges of living in a remote and often lawless environment. Sixteen Months At The Gold Diggings offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history, when thousands of people from all walks of life were drawn to California in search of wealth and adventure. The book is a valuable resource for historians, students of American literature, and anyone interested in the history of the American West.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.