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LoC No.: 20021415

Title: Extracts from the Diary of William C. Lobenstine, December 31, 1851-1858

Credits: Produced by Christian Boissonnas and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Extracts from the Diary of William C. Lobenstine, December 31, 1851-1858" is a personal diary written in the mid-20th century by William C. Lobenstine, chronicling his experiences as an immigrant and gold seeker during the California Gold Rush. The diary serves as a detailed account of both his travels and reflections on society, politics, and personal growth, capturing the struggles and hopes of an individual navigating the challenges of a new country. The opening of the diary begins with a foreword by Belle W. Lobenstine, who provides context about her father’s life and the circumstances surrounding the diaries' creation. It details William's childhood in Germany and his immigration to America, driven by dreams of prosperity. The narrative progresses as he recounts his treacherous journey to California, as well as the hardships faced on the way, including illness, labor, and the camaraderie among fellow travelers. He describes various incidents during his stay in the West, such as mining, interactions with other immigrants, and reflections on his evolving views on politics and society, setting a foundation for a rich exploration of the immigrant experience in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Lobenstine, William C. (William Christian), 1831-1918

Editor: Lobenstine, Belle W. (Belle Willson), 1883-

EBook No.: 53043

Published: Sep 13, 2016

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Overland journeys to the Pacific

LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 20021415

Title: Extracts from the Diary of William C. Lobenstine, December 31, 1851-1858

Credits: Produced by Christian Boissonnas and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Extracts from the Diary of William C. Lobenstine, December 31, 1851-1858" is a personal diary written in the mid-20th century by William C. Lobenstine, chronicling his experiences as an immigrant and gold seeker during the California Gold Rush. The diary serves as a detailed account of both his travels and reflections on society, politics, and personal growth, capturing the struggles and hopes of an individual navigating the challenges of a new country. The opening of the diary begins with a foreword by Belle W. Lobenstine, who provides context about her father’s life and the circumstances surrounding the diaries' creation. It details William's childhood in Germany and his immigration to America, driven by dreams of prosperity. The narrative progresses as he recounts his treacherous journey to California, as well as the hardships faced on the way, including illness, labor, and the camaraderie among fellow travelers. He describes various incidents during his stay in the West, such as mining, interactions with other immigrants, and reflections on his evolving views on politics and society, setting a foundation for a rich exploration of the immigrant experience in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Lobenstine, William C. (William Christian), 1831-1918

Editor: Lobenstine, Belle W. (Belle Willson), 1883-

EBook No.: 53043

Published: Sep 13, 2016

Downloads: 64

Language: English

Subject: Overland journeys to the Pacific

LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.