Publisher's Synopsis
""Ten Years in Nevada: Or Life on the Pacific Coast"" is a memoir written by Mary McNair Mathews in 1880. The book chronicles Mathews' experiences living in Nevada during the mid-19th century. Mathews arrived in Nevada in 1865 with her husband and young son, seeking a better life on the Pacific Coast. The book provides a detailed account of their journey and the challenges they faced, including the harsh living conditions, the arduous work of mining, and the social and cultural differences they encountered. Mathews also writes about the natural beauty of the region, the people she met, and the events that shaped her life during her ten years in Nevada. The book is a valuable historical record of life in the American West during the mid-19th century, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of that time.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.
