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Title: Down the Mother Lode
Contents: One Sunday in Stinson's Bar -- The Tom Bell stronghold -- The hanging of Charlie Price -- Rattlesnake Dick -- Indian vengeance -- Grizzly Bob of Snake Gulch -- Curley Coppers the Jack -- The race of the shoestring gamblers -- The dragon and the tomahawk -- The Barstow lynching.
Credits: Produced by David A. Schwan, and David Widger
Summary: "Down the Mother Lode" by Vivia Hemphill is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically the 1920s. The book captures the stories surrounding California's infamous Mother Lode, the legendary vein of gold that drew hordes of miners during the Gold Rush. Through a collection of pioneer tales and personal anecdotes, Hemphill aims to illuminate the diverse experiences of those who lived during this transformative period in American history. At the start of the narrative, the writer introduces the geological and historical significance of the Mother Lode, alongside reflections from those who sought fortune and adventure. The opening chapters establish a rich backdrop, showcasing the lives of miners, their aspirations, and the vibrant yet perilous communities that formed around gold mining. The author encapsulates the contrast between past and present, emphasizing the challenges faced by the early pioneers and serving as a reminder of their contributions to California's statehood. The text delves into the unique characters and events, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of life during this extraordinary era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hemphill, Vivia, 1889-1934
EBook No.: 3315
Published: Jul 1, 2002
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: California -- Gold discoveries -- Fiction
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- California -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Down the Mother Lode
Contents: One Sunday in Stinson's Bar -- The Tom Bell stronghold -- The hanging of Charlie Price -- Rattlesnake Dick -- Indian vengeance -- Grizzly Bob of Snake Gulch -- Curley Coppers the Jack -- The race of the shoestring gamblers -- The dragon and the tomahawk -- The Barstow lynching.
Credits: Produced by David A. Schwan, and David Widger
Summary: "Down the Mother Lode" by Vivia Hemphill is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically the 1920s. The book captures the stories surrounding California's infamous Mother Lode, the legendary vein of gold that drew hordes of miners during the Gold Rush. Through a collection of pioneer tales and personal anecdotes, Hemphill aims to illuminate the diverse experiences of those who lived during this transformative period in American history. At the start of the narrative, the writer introduces the geological and historical significance of the Mother Lode, alongside reflections from those who sought fortune and adventure. The opening chapters establish a rich backdrop, showcasing the lives of miners, their aspirations, and the vibrant yet perilous communities that formed around gold mining. The author encapsulates the contrast between past and present, emphasizing the challenges faced by the early pioneers and serving as a reminder of their contributions to California's statehood. The text delves into the unique characters and events, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of life during this extraordinary era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hemphill, Vivia, 1889-1934
EBook No.: 3315
Published: Jul 1, 2002
Downloads: 49
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: California -- Gold discoveries -- Fiction
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- California -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.