Project Gutenberg 2002-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 188 Hemphill, Vivia 1889 1934 Down the Mother Lode One Sunday in Stinson's Bar -- The Tom Bell stronghold -- The hanging of Charlie Price -- Rattlesnake Dick -- Indian vengeance -- Grizzly Bob of Snake Gulch -- Curley Coppers the Jack -- The race of the shoestring gamblers -- The dragon and the tomahawk -- The Barstow lynching. Produced by David A. Schwan, and David Widger "Down the Mother Lode" by Vivia Hemphill is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically the 1920s. The book captures the stories surrounding California's infamous Mother Lode, the legendary vein of gold that drew hordes of miners during the Gold Rush. Through a collection of pioneer tales and personal anecdotes, Hemphill aims to illuminate the diverse experiences of those who lived during this transformative period in American history. At the start of the narrative, the writer introduces the geological and historical significance of the Mother Lode, alongside reflections from those who sought fortune and adventure. The opening chapters establish a rich backdrop, showcasing the lives of miners, their aspirations, and the vibrant yet perilous communities that formed around gold mining. The author encapsulates the contrast between past and present, emphasizing the challenges faced by the early pioneers and serving as a reminder of their contributions to California's statehood. The text delves into the unique characters and events, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of life during this extraordinary era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories, American California -- Gold discoveries -- Fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- California -- Fiction PS Text Category: History - Other Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) 200844 2025-07-02T06:56:19.080325 text/html 208157 2021-01-27T09:42:47 text/html 139388 2025-07-02T06:56:24.198265 application/epub+zip 141108 2025-07-02T06:56:20.837269 application/epub+zip 141108 2025-07-02T06:56:19.698303 application/epub+zip 270828 2025-07-02T06:56:26.647259 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 256116 2025-07-02T06:56:23.444270 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231924 2022-09-02T09:26:31.365825 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 167540 2025-07-02T06:56:18.624278 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 167497 2018-03-15T13:08:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 164319 2009-02-12T10:11:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21133 2025-07-02T06:56:26.772235 application/rdf+xml 12482 2025-07-02T06:56:20.247253 image/jpeg 3237 2025-07-02T06:56:19.942271 image/jpeg 68029 2018-03-15T13:08:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 71866 2021-01-27T09:42:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 67580 2009-02-12T10:12:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 135297 2025-07-02T06:56:19.096308 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog