The New Eldorado

The New Eldorado: A Summer Journey to Alaska is a travelogue written by Maturin Murray Ballou. The book chronicles Ballou's journey to the newly discovered gold fields of Alaska in the late 1800s. The author vividly describes the rugged terrain, harsh weather conditions, and the challenges faced by the gold prospectors who flocked to Alaska in search of riches. Ballou also provides a detailed account of the native people, their customs, and their way of life. The book is filled with anecdotes, observations, and personal experiences that give readers a glimpse into the frontier life of Alaska during this period. The New Eldorado is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of Alaska, the gold rush era, or adventure travel.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.