The Shirley Letters from California Mines in 1851-52 by Dame Shirley

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Author Shirley, Dame, 1819-1906
LoC No. 22015468
Title The Shirley Letters from California Mines in 1851-52
Note Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Shirley Letters from California Mines in 1851-52" by Dame Shirley is a collection of letters written in the mid-19th century. The work provides an intimate view of life in the mining camps of California during the Gold Rush era, as experienced by the author, a well-educated woman who addresses her sister in Massachusetts. Through her storytelling, she vividly captures the challenges and peculiarities of pioneer life, including the harsh conditions, social dynamics, and the spirit of adventure that defined the time. At the start of the narrative, we learn about Dame Shirley’s journey to Rich Bar, where her husband, a physician, hopes to recover his health and practice medicine. The letters detail her initial experiences traveling to the mining camp, the beautiful yet challenging landscape, and the vibrant yet rugged life around her. She describes encounters with Indian women gathering flower seeds, her observations of the miners and their lifestyle, and her reflections on what led her to this remote community. The opening lays the groundwork for a rich account of life in the California mining camps, marked by both hardship and human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
Subject California -- Description and travel
Subject California -- Gold discoveries
Subject Shirley, Dame, 1819-1906 -- Correspondence
Subject Women pioneers -- California -- Correspondence
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EBook-No. 23280
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 17, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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