Publisher's Synopsis
This is an early 19th-century collection of songs and ballads that provide a firsthand account of life in the California gold rush. The songs cover a diverse range of themes, from the difficulties of mining and the hazards of traveling to California, to the joys of striking it rich and the social and romantic lives of miners. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the culture and attitudes of the time, and a valuable resource for historians and musicologists.
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