Publisher's Synopsis
""Southern Trails To California In 1849"" is a historical book written by Ralph Paul Bieber, part of the Southwest Historical Series, Volume 5. The book provides a detailed account of the journey of the emigrants who traveled from the southern states of America to California during the Gold Rush of 1849. The author has conducted extensive research and has used primary sources, such as diaries, letters, and newspaper articles, to bring to life the experiences of these pioneers. The book covers various aspects of the journey, including the routes taken, the challenges faced, the social dynamics within the groups, and the impact of the Gold Rush on the indigenous people of California. The author also explores the cultural and economic factors that motivated these emigrants to undertake such a perilous journey. Overall, ""Southern Trails To California In 1849"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of a significant event in American history.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.