Publisher's Synopsis
A Quaker Forty-Niner: The Adventures Of Charles Edward Pancoast On The American Frontier is a historical non-fiction book written by Anna Paschall Hannum. The book follows the life of Charles Edward Pancoast, a Quaker who migrated to California during the Gold Rush of 1849. The book chronicles Pancoast's journey from his home in New Jersey to California, where he hoped to strike it rich. Along the way, he encountered various challenges, including dangerous terrain, hostile Native American tribes, and the harsh conditions of the frontier. Despite these challenges, Pancoast remained committed to his Quaker values and refused to engage in violence or exploitation. Instead, he sought to build relationships with the Native American tribes he encountered and to promote peace and understanding between different cultures. The book also explores the broader historical context of the Gold Rush era, including the impact of westward expansion on Native American communities and the role of Quakerism in shaping American society. Overall, A Quaker Forty-Niner provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneering Quaker and the challenges and opportunities of the American frontier.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
