Sea Routes To The Gold Fields - The Migration By Water To California In 1849-1852

Nonfiction, History
Cover of the book Sea Routes To The Gold Fields - The Migration By Water To California In 1849-1852 by Oscar Lewis, Read Books Ltd.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Oscar Lewis ISBN: 9781473386136
Publisher: Read Books Ltd. Publication: May 31, 2013
Imprint: Oakley Press Language: English
Author: Oscar Lewis
ISBN: 9781473386136
Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
Publication: May 31, 2013
Imprint: Oakley Press
Language: English

This is of more specialized interest than Lewis's other books (Silver Kings, The Big Four etc.). This book draws from contemporary material in what was a most articulate migration for a portrayal of life aboard the coast bound steamers of 100 years ago. From the exuberant exodus to the voyage of many days; the initial seasickness, the latter boredom -- and diversions to combat it; the dangers of storm and shipwreck; of scurvy, cholera and yellow fever, which spread more quickly because of crowded conditions; of stops ashore and the Panama crossing; of women passengers -- marriage bound; of the costs of the trip; of the arrival and first impressions...

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This is of more specialized interest than Lewis's other books (Silver Kings, The Big Four etc.). This book draws from contemporary material in what was a most articulate migration for a portrayal of life aboard the coast bound steamers of 100 years ago. From the exuberant exodus to the voyage of many days; the initial seasickness, the latter boredom -- and diversions to combat it; the dangers of storm and shipwreck; of scurvy, cholera and yellow fever, which spread more quickly because of crowded conditions; of stops ashore and the Panama crossing; of women passengers -- marriage bound; of the costs of the trip; of the arrival and first impressions...

More books from Read Books Ltd.

Cover of the book Electromagnetic Theory by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book The Tower Clock and How to Make it - A Practical and Theoretical Treatise on the Construction of a Chiming Tower Clock, with Full Working Drawings Photographed to Scale by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book Darwinism - An Exposition Of The Theory Of Natural Selection - With Some Of Its Applications by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book Pelting on the Fur Farm - With Information on Skinning, Fleshing, Drying the Skins and Other Aspects of Pelting by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book The Death of Halpin Frayser by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book Live Successfully! Book No. 8 - The Secret of Self Expression by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book The Bulldog - A Complete Anthology of the Dog - by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book How to Make Modern Jewelry by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book Sea Fishing From Small Boats by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book Ireland Under The Normans 1169-1216 - Vol. I by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book The Ancient Highway by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book Sherlock Holmes and Three Tales of Blackmail (A Collection of Short Stories) by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book The Mezzotint (Fantasy and Horror Classics) by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book The Demonism of the Ages, Spirit Obsessions, Oriental and Occidental Occultism by Oscar Lewis
Cover of the book Hand-Loom Weaving by Oscar Lewis
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy