| Author |
Marryat, Frank, 1826-1855 |
| LoC No. |
82183564
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| Title |
Mountains and molehills; or, Recollections of a burnt journal
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans,1855.
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| Note |
Illustrated by the author.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Mountains and Molehills; or, Recollections of a Burnt Journal" by Frank Marryat is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's personal experiences and observations during his travels in California, capturing the essence of the Gold Rush era and the diverse characters he encounters along the way. Marryat's emphasis on storytelling suggests a lively recounting of his adventures, filled with humor and a rich perspective on life during this transformative period in American history. The opening of the work introduces readers to the author's reflective preface about the lost journal from which he draws his memories, establishing a tone of honest recollection. As he begins his journey, Marryat describes his arrival at Chagres and the subsequent encounters with fellow travelers, the local natives, and the chaotic environment of Panama. Vivid imagery portrays his observations of the landscape, living conditions, and the personalities of both immigrants and locals. Additionally, his first-hand account of the journey to Panama, filled with humorous anecdotes, challenges, and cultural insights, sets the stage for the unfolding narrative ahead, highlighting both the beauty and brutality of life during the Gold Rush era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
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| Subject |
California -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
California -- Gold discoveries
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| Subject |
Law -- Political aspects -- California
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| Subject |
Mines and mineral resources -- California
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| Subject |
Ethnic groups -- California
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| Subject |
Geology -- California
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| Subject |
Marryat, Frank, 1826-1855
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69412 |
| Release Date |
Nov 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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