Publisher's Synopsis
""Seven Years On The Pacific Slope"" is a memoir written by Hugh C. Fraser and his wife, detailing their experiences living and working in California during the mid-19th century. The book covers their journey from Scotland to California in 1850, their early struggles to make a living, and their eventual success as merchants and landowners. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including Native Americans, gold prospectors, and Chinese immigrants. The book also provides a glimpse into the social and economic landscape of California during this time period, including the impact of the gold rush and the growth of the railroad industry. Overall, ""Seven Years On The Pacific Slope"" is a fascinating firsthand account of life in California during a time of rapid change and development.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.