Project Gutenberg 2005-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 499 Burton, Richard Francis, Sir 1821 1890 Baker, Frank Burton, R. F. (Richard F.), Sir Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton, Richard F. Cameron, Verney Lovett 1844 1894 Cameron, V. L. (Verney Lovett) To The Gold Coast for Gold: A Personal Narrative. Vol. I Jim O’Connor, Distributed Proofreaders and David Widger “To The Gold Coast for Gold: A Personal Narrative. Vol. I” by Richard F. Burton and Verney Lovett Cameron is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative documents the authors' expedition to Western Africa’s Gold Coast, a region that was becoming increasingly recognized for its mineral wealth, particularly gold. The book outlines the mining practices, the geography, and the socio-economic dynamics of the area, as well as Burton's personal observations and reflections on the hunt for wealth and the challenges faced during their journey. The opening of the book serves as a preface where Burton reflects on the historical significance of the Gold Coast and the immense potential it holds for gold mining. He describes the crude mining methods employed by local people, illustrating the hazards they face while retrievals are done in such primitive ways. Burton sets the stage by talking about his previous explorations and the anticipation of re-exploring this land. He introduces Captain Cameron, his companion, who will provide detailed accounts of the mines and geography while acknowledging that geographical knowledge is important, yet wealth in gold will drive their expeditions. The introduction paints a picture of excitement mingled with logistical challenges as they prepare for this venture into a territory rich in resources yet fraught with difficulties. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Gold mines and mining -- Ghana Ghana -- Description and travel DT Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 595927 2025-07-04T07:05:48.359585 text/html 599759 2021-07-26T15:21:41 text/html 347618 2025-07-04T07:05:58.591529 application/epub+zip 346830 2025-07-04T07:05:51.581720 application/epub+zip 313454 2025-07-04T07:05:50.403584 application/epub+zip 638808 2025-07-04T07:06:03.015523 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 603010 2025-07-04T07:05:57.872576 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 464250 2022-09-04T12:01:55.332316 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532475 2025-07-04T07:05:47.779631 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 532195 2021-07-26T15:22:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19670 2025-07-04T07:06:03.146499 application/rdf+xml 23416 2025-07-04T07:05:50.908539 image/jpeg 4843 2025-07-04T07:05:50.657559 image/jpeg 226755 2021-07-26T15:22:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 235341 2021-07-26T15:22:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 329509 2025-07-04T07:05:48.403557 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 en.wikipedia