A captivating firsthand account of the California Gold Rush, written by J. Tyrwhitt Brooks and originally published in 1849, this book offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of the lives of gold-seekers in mid-19th century America. An important historical document as well as an entertaining read, this book is sure to fascinate anyone interested in the history of the American West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.