Ascolta tutto, gratis per 30 giorni

Approfitta dell'offerta e entra in un mondo di storie

  • Ascolta e leggi quanto vuoi
  • Oltre 400.000 titoli
  • Prova gratis per 30 giorni, poi 9.99€/mese
  • Disdici quando vuoi
  • Ascolta titoli esclusivi e Storytel Original
Prova Gratis
Device Banner Block 894x1036

What I Saw in California: A Historical Travelogue of Gold Rush Frontier Adventures

Lingua
Inglese
Format
Categoria

Storia

In "What I Saw in California," Edwin Bryant presents a vivid and engaging account of his travels during the California Gold Rush. Written in the mid-nineteenth century, this travel narrative combines personal experience with astute observations of the diverse landscapes, burgeoning communities, and myriad characters encountered along the way. Bryant'Äôs prose showcases a candid literary style, reflecting both the excitement and the challenges of life during this transformative period in American history. The book captures the spirit of adventure that defined the era, while also delving into the social and economic dynamics shaping the nascent state of California. Edwin Bryant, an Eastern journalist and political figure, was drawn to California in pursuit of fortune and a deeper understanding of the American frontier spirit. His formative years were marked by a keen interest in exploration and a desire to chronicle the rapidly changing landscape of the American West during a critical moment in its history. Bryant's background in journalism equipped him with the narrative skills necessary to portray the complex realities of life during the Gold Rush, making his experiences both relatable and impactful. For readers interested in American history, travel literature, or narratives of exploration, "What I Saw in California" is an essential text that offers a firsthand glimpse into the fervent quest for gold and the vast cultural exchanges that accompanied it. Bryant's rich descriptions and insightful commentary provide not only an entertaining read but also a valuable historical document that illuminates the complexities of this iconic period in American expansion.

© 2019 Good Press (Ebook): 4064066180492

Data di uscita

Ebook: 17 dicembre 2019

Potrebbero piacerti

  1. California, a Slave State Jean Pfaelzer
  2. Wake Up Humanity: Poems About You and Me Elsa Mendoza
  3. It Occurs to Me That I Am America: New Stories and Art Lee Child
  4. California Exposures: Envisioning Myth and History Richard White
  5. A Woman Is No Man: A Novel Etaf Rum
  6. Light for the World to See: A Thousand Words on Race and Hope Kwame Alexander
  7. The Golden Lad: The Haunting Story of Theodore and Quentin Roosevelt Eric Burns
  8. California: The History and Legacy of the Land Before and After It Joined the United States Charles River Editors
  9. The California Days of Ralph Waldo Emerson Brian C. Wilson
  10. The Four Winds: From the multimillion copy bestselling author of The Women and The Nightingale Kristin Hannah
  11. The Book of Love Kathleen McGowan
  12. Proof of God: The Shocking True Answer to the World's Most Important Question Ptolemy Tompkins
  13. Chasing Heaven: What Dying Taught Me about Living Crystal McVea
  14. Songs of Innocence and of Experience William Blake
  15. Soul to Soul: Communications from the Heart Gary Zukav
  16. All The Light We Cannot See Anthony Doerr
  17. The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store Cait Flanders
  18. The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights and Inspirational Conversations Oprah Winfrey
  19. The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World Melinda French Gates
  20. The Troop Nick Cutter
  21. Moon Spells: How to Use the Phases of the Moon to Get What You Want Diane Ahlquist
  22. Heal Your Inner Child Glenn Harrold
  23. Summary of Malcolm Nance's The Plot to Destroy Democracy IRB Media
  24. The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan: Discover the Joy of Spending Less, Sharing More, and Living Generously Liesl Clark

Scegli il tuo piano

  • Più di 400.000 titoli

  • Kids Mode (accesso sicuro per bambini)

  • Scarica e ascolta offline

  • Disdici quando vuoi

Il più popolare

Unlimited

La scelta migliore per 1 utente. Ascolta e leggi quanto vuoi.

9.99 € /mese
  • 1 account

  • Ascolto illimitato

  • Disdici quando vuoi

Prova ora

Unlimited Annuale

12 mesi al prezzo di 9. Ascolta e leggi quanto vuoi.

89.99 € /anno
Risparmia il 25%
  • 1 account

  • Ascolto illimitato

  • Disdici quando vuoi

Prova ora

Unlimited+

Storie per tutta la famiglia. Entrate insieme in un mondo di storie.

14.99 € /mese
  • 2 account

  • Ascolto illimitato

  • Disdici quando vuoi

Prova ora

Basic

Per te che non sei un avido ascoltatore.

6.49 € /mese
  • 1 account

  • 10 ore/mese

  • Disdici quando vuoi

Prova ora