Project Gutenberg 2023-09-05 Public domain in the USA. 133 Buffum, E. Gould (Edward Gould) 1820 1867 Buffum, Edward Gould rc01000767 Six months in the gold mines : $b from a journal of three years' residence in Upper and Lower California. 1847-8-9 $aPhiladelphia :$bLea and Blanchard, $c1850. Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Six Months in the Gold Mines" by E. Gould Buffum is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and adventures during his time as a gold digger in California, detailing the transformative impact of the gold rush on the region and its inhabitants. As a lieutenant in the New York Volunteers, Buffum offers a first-hand perspective of the excitement, challenges, and realities faced by many during the gold rush era. The opening of the book sets the stage for Buffum's journey to California, beginning with the embarkation from New York in September 1846 and detailing life in San Francisco upon his arrival. He reflects on the early days of California under American military rule, a place teeming with potential yet still in its infancy. The introduction provides insights into the desperation and eagerness of those drawn by the promise of gold, along with personal anecdotes that highlight the camaraderie and struggles of fellow miners. Buffum's narrative hints at the vast landscapes he will explore and the trials he will face, creating an engaging premise for his forthcoming adventures in the mines. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Edward Gould Buffum (1820-1867), a New York journalist, came to California as an officer in the 7th Regiment of N.Y. Volunteers during the Mexican War. He stayed on to seek gold and edit a California newspaper before returning east to become Paris correspondent of the New York Herald. Six months in the gold mines (1850) is Buffum's vivid account of his regiment's voyage west in 1846 to help secure California for the United States. He describes his discharge from the army in Monterey and his subsequent adventures as a gold seeker, sailing up the Sacramento to reach the Sierra Nevadas above Sutter's Fort. He describes prospecting along the Bear and Yuba Rivers, Weber Creek, and Middle and South Forks of the American River, Foster's Bar, and Weaver's Creek, 1848-1849. He concludes with the story of his work for Alta California in San Francisco and the growth of San Francisco. 20220526060239buffum 1850 US Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en California -- Gold discoveries Law -- Political aspects -- California Baja California (Mexico : Peninsula) -- Description and travel F850.5 Text Category: Adventure Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 318943 2025-06-28T09:42:56.985838 text/html 316045 2023-09-05T12:05:20 text/html 385562 2025-06-28T09:43:01.848790 application/epub+zip 388453 2025-06-28T09:42:58.252808 application/epub+zip 378520 2025-06-28T09:42:57.573821 application/epub+zip 1274059 2025-06-28T09:43:04.806824 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1237483 2025-06-28T09:43:01.260804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294317 2025-06-28T09:42:56.626808 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 294265 2023-09-05T12:05:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18596 2025-06-28T09:43:04.954762 application/rdf+xml 22367 2025-06-28T09:42:57.750814 image/jpeg 2775 2025-06-28T09:42:57.660790 image/jpeg 380614 2023-09-05T12:05:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 384297 2025-06-28T09:42:57.018795 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 en.wikipedia