Project Gutenberg 2010-08-16 Public domain in the USA. 210 Smith, Charles W. Vail, R. W. G. (Robert William Glenroie) 1890 1966 Vail, Robert William Glenroie Vail, Glenroie 21008003 Journal of a Trip to California Across the Continent from Weston, Mo., to Weber Creek, Cal., in the Summer of 1850 E-text prepared by Barbara Kosker and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana) "Journal of a Trip to California" by Charles W. Smith is a firsthand historical account written in the mid-19th century, likely during the era of westward expansion in the United States. The book chronicles the author's journey from Weston, Missouri, to Weber Creek, California, across the continent during the summer of 1850, amid the famed Gold Rush. It captures the experiences, challenges, and observations of pioneers making their way to what was then perceived as a land of opportunity. In this journal, Smith details the various stages of his journey, including the preparations for departure, travel experiences, encounters with fellow travelers, and reflections on the natural beauty he witnesses along the way. He documents the difficulties faced, such as harsh weather conditions, scarcity of resources, and the constant threat of Indian encounters. Smith writes vividly about the landscapes, from the prairies to the mountains, showcasing a deep appreciation for nature amid the struggles of travel. His journal serves as a rich historical document that provides valuable insight into the lives and thoughts of those who ventured west in search of prosperity and adventure during a pivotal time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Overland journeys to the Pacific Smith, Charles W. F590.3 Text Category: Biographies Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 146227 2025-08-13T13:01:12.975073 text/html 141114 2010-08-16T16:25:25 text/html 132234 2025-08-13T13:01:19.428009 application/epub+zip 133637 2025-08-13T13:01:16.223040 application/epub+zip 112820 2025-08-13T13:01:14.980053 application/epub+zip 284967 2025-08-13T13:01:21.663035 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269115 2025-08-13T13:01:18.600050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138670 2022-09-15T09:58:06.471339 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 123005 2025-08-13T13:01:12.571051 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 122778 2010-08-16T16:20:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19094 2025-08-13T13:01:21.802989 application/rdf+xml 16020 2025-08-13T13:01:15.501066 image/jpeg 4015 2025-08-13T13:01:15.239027 image/jpeg 48041 2010-08-16T16:28:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 44320 2010-08-16T16:20:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 128477 2025-08-13T13:01:12.987036 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