The Argonauts Of Forty-Nine

The Argonauts of Forty-Nine: Some Recollections of the Plains and the Diggings is a memoir written by David Rohrer Leeper and published in 1895. The book recounts Leeper's experiences as a gold prospector during the California Gold Rush of 1849. Leeper describes the journey from his home in Missouri to California, the challenges of crossing the plains, and the excitement of arriving in the gold fields. He also provides detailed accounts of his experiences mining for gold, including the tools and techniques used, the camaraderie among miners, and the hardships they faced. Throughout the book, Leeper reflects on the impact that the Gold Rush had on his life and on the history of the United States. The Argonauts of Forty-Nine is a vivid and engaging firsthand account of one of the most significant events in American history.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.