Sea Routes To The Gold Fields - The Migration By Water To California In 1849-1852
Nonfiction, History
| Author: | Oscar Lewis | ISBN: | 9781473386136 |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. | Publication: | May 31, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Oakley Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Oscar Lewis |
| ISBN: | 9781473386136 |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Publication: | May 31, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Oakley Press |
| Language: | English |
This is of more specialized interest than Lewis's other books (Silver Kings, The Big Four etc.). This book draws from contemporary material in what was a most articulate migration for a portrayal of life aboard the coast bound steamers of 100 years ago. From the exuberant exodus to the voyage of many days; the initial seasickness, the latter boredom -- and diversions to combat it; the dangers of storm and shipwreck; of scurvy, cholera and yellow fever, which spread more quickly because of crowded conditions; of stops ashore and the Panama crossing; of women passengers -- marriage bound; of the costs of the trip; of the arrival and first impressions...
This is of more specialized interest than Lewis's other books (Silver Kings, The Big Four etc.). This book draws from contemporary material in what was a most articulate migration for a portrayal of life aboard the coast bound steamers of 100 years ago. From the exuberant exodus to the voyage of many days; the initial seasickness, the latter boredom -- and diversions to combat it; the dangers of storm and shipwreck; of scurvy, cholera and yellow fever, which spread more quickly because of crowded conditions; of stops ashore and the Panama crossing; of women passengers -- marriage bound; of the costs of the trip; of the arrival and first impressions...
