Project Gutenberg 2022-09-11 Public domain in the USA. 150 Woods, Daniel B. Sixteen months at the gold diggings 16 months at the gold diggings $aUnited States :$bHarper & Brothers,$c1852. Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Sixteen Months at the Gold Diggings" by Daniel B. Woods is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences as a miner during the gold rush in California, detailing the excitement, hardships, and realities faced by those who flocked to the region in hopes of striking it rich. Woods presents a vivid portrayal of both the landscape of California and the experiences of the miners, offering insights into the era's challenges and aspirations. At the start of the narrative, Woods introduces readers to the backdrop of the California gold rush, highlighting the intense excitement it generated across nations. He writes about his own journey to the mines, recounting not only the dangers and difficulties of the trip but also the contrasting experiences of camaraderie and despair among fellow miners. The opening chapters establish the geographical and environmental context of California, discussing its varied landscape and climate, while simultaneously foreshadowing the personal struggles and adventures that will unfold during his sixteen months at the gold diggings. Through anecdotes and reflections, he aims to provide a realistic view of mining life, encompassing its rewards, risks, and the moral implications of seeking fortune in such unpredictable circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20220526055637woods 1852 US Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en California -- Description and travel Frontier and pioneer life -- California California -- Gold discoveries F850.5 Text Category: Biographies Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) 399531 2025-06-27T09:08:03.031712 text/html 376674 2024-10-19T00:44:32 text/html 421461 2025-06-27T09:08:09.152698 application/epub+zip 422680 2025-06-27T09:08:04.374685 application/epub+zip 264680 2025-06-27T09:08:03.680694 application/epub+zip 721926 2025-06-27T09:08:12.837671 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 689743 2025-06-27T09:08:08.494650 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 622445 2022-10-01T00:51:23.933271 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 365764 2025-06-27T09:08:02.541710 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 345783 2024-10-19T00:44:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16659 2025-06-27T09:08:12.977626 application/rdf+xml 13145 2025-06-27T09:08:03.851667 image/jpeg 2310 2025-06-27T09:08:03.764683 image/jpeg 401395 2025-06-27T09:08:03.066673 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