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Title: Handbook to the new Gold-fields
Note: Reading ease score: 47.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Handbook to the New Gold-Fields" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the gold rush in the northwestern portions of British America, particularly detailing the gold discoveries that attracted numerous emigrants seeking fortune. It serves as both an informational guide for those interested in the gold fields and a broader commentary on the importance of this migration for the development of civilization in that region. The beginning of the work sets the stage for the gold rush, describing how reports of extensive gold fields in British Columbia have led to a significant influx of people, drawing comparisons to historic crusades in terms of enthusiasm and desperation. It conveys the excitement and chaotic movements of miners and settlers, highlighting the rich potential of the Fraser River and its tributaries for gold mining. Ballantyne discusses the political implications of such a gold discovery and the prospects for development in trade and agriculture, emphasizing the region's rich resources and favorable climate. The opening outlines the essential facts about accessibility and the initial successes in gold mining, painting a vivid picture of the burgeoning activity in the area. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 23389
Published: Nov 7, 2007
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- British Columbia
Subject: British Columbia -- Gold discoveries
Subject: British Columbia -- Description and travel
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Handbook to the new Gold-fields
Note: Reading ease score: 47.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Handbook to the New Gold-Fields" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the gold rush in the northwestern portions of British America, particularly detailing the gold discoveries that attracted numerous emigrants seeking fortune. It serves as both an informational guide for those interested in the gold fields and a broader commentary on the importance of this migration for the development of civilization in that region. The beginning of the work sets the stage for the gold rush, describing how reports of extensive gold fields in British Columbia have led to a significant influx of people, drawing comparisons to historic crusades in terms of enthusiasm and desperation. It conveys the excitement and chaotic movements of miners and settlers, highlighting the rich potential of the Fraser River and its tributaries for gold mining. Ballantyne discusses the political implications of such a gold discovery and the prospects for development in trade and agriculture, emphasizing the region's rich resources and favorable climate. The opening outlines the essential facts about accessibility and the initial successes in gold mining, painting a vivid picture of the burgeoning activity in the area. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 23389
Published: Nov 7, 2007
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- British Columbia
Subject: British Columbia -- Gold discoveries
Subject: British Columbia -- Description and travel
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.