Project Gutenberg 2010-08-16 Public domain in the USA. 148 Smith, Charles W. Vail, R. W. G. (Robert William Glenroie) 1890 1966 Vail, Robert William Glenroie Vail, Glenroie 21008003 Journal of a Trip to California Across the Continent from Weston, Mo., to Weber Creek, Cal., in the Summer of 1850 E-text prepared by Barbara Kosker and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana) "Journal of a Trip to California" by Charles W. Smith is a firsthand historical account written in the mid-19th century, likely during the era of westward expansion in the United States. The book chronicles the author's journey from Weston, Missouri, to Weber Creek, California, across the continent during the summer of 1850, amid the famed Gold Rush. It captures the experiences, challenges, and observations of pioneers making their way to what was then perceived as a land of opportunity. In this journal, Smith details the various stages of his journey, including the preparations for departure, travel experiences, encounters with fellow travelers, and reflections on the natural beauty he witnesses along the way. He documents the difficulties faced, such as harsh weather conditions, scarcity of resources, and the constant threat of Indian encounters. Smith writes vividly about the landscapes, from the prairies to the mountains, showcasing a deep appreciation for nature amid the struggles of travel. His journal serves as a rich historical document that provides valuable insight into the lives and thoughts of those who ventured west in search of prosperity and adventure during a pivotal time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Overland journeys to the Pacific Smith, Charles W. F590.3 Text Browsing: History - American Browsing: Travel & Geography 146096 141341 2024-09-14T07:25:51.667401 2023-09-14T12:01:16.486050 text/html text/html 141114 2010-08-16T16:25:25 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 48041 2010-08-16T16:28:25 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 107983 2024-09-14T07:25:56.481343 application/epub+zip 109633 2024-09-14T07:25:53.391388 application/epub+zip 109633 2024-09-14T07:25:52.328339 application/epub+zip 243549 2024-09-14T07:25:58.730319 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227689 2024-09-14T07:25:55.793370 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138670 2022-09-15T09:58:06.471339 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 123005 122779 2024-09-14T07:25:51.216364 2023-09-14T12:01:16.124037 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 122778 2010-08-16T16:20:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 44320 2010-08-16T16:20:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18646 2024-09-14T07:25:59.072301 application/rdf+xml 16146 2024-09-14T07:25:52.681365 image/jpeg 4022 2024-09-14T07:25:52.504347 image/jpeg 105834 2024-09-14T07:25:51.681351 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog