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LoC No.: 03014070

Title: The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia

Note: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net.
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia" by John R. Spears is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the fascinating yet perilous world of gold prospecting in the inhospitable region between Cape Horn and the Straits of Magellan, detailing the lives of adventurous individuals drawn to this remote wilderness in search of wealth. Spears presents a vivid picture of both the promise of gold and the harsh realities faced by those who venture into Tierra del Fuego. At the start of the book, the author captures the reader's attention with a call to those seeking adventure and riches in a land filled with potential but riddled with danger. He provides a historical context of the gold diggings in the Cape Horn region, explaining how gold remained elusive for centuries despite earlier navigators traversing the area. Spears recounts stories of various individuals, highlighting their hardships, discoveries, and the ultimately tantalizing nature of the land where many sought fortune but often found death instead. The initial chapters set the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the gold mining endeavor, interspersed with personal narratives and historical anecdotes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Spears, John Randolph, 1850-1936

EBook No.: 39109

Published: Mar 11, 2012

Downloads: 130

Language: English

Subject: Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Description and travel

LoCC: Latin America local history: Argentina

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 03014070

Title: The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia

Note: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net.
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn: A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia" by John R. Spears is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the fascinating yet perilous world of gold prospecting in the inhospitable region between Cape Horn and the Straits of Magellan, detailing the lives of adventurous individuals drawn to this remote wilderness in search of wealth. Spears presents a vivid picture of both the promise of gold and the harsh realities faced by those who venture into Tierra del Fuego. At the start of the book, the author captures the reader's attention with a call to those seeking adventure and riches in a land filled with potential but riddled with danger. He provides a historical context of the gold diggings in the Cape Horn region, explaining how gold remained elusive for centuries despite earlier navigators traversing the area. Spears recounts stories of various individuals, highlighting their hardships, discoveries, and the ultimately tantalizing nature of the land where many sought fortune but often found death instead. The initial chapters set the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the gold mining endeavor, interspersed with personal narratives and historical anecdotes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Spears, John Randolph, 1850-1936

EBook No.: 39109

Published: Mar 11, 2012

Downloads: 130

Language: English

Subject: Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Description and travel

LoCC: Latin America local history: Argentina

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.