While the seminal California Gold Rush of 1849 produced numerous firsthand diaries and accounts, Joseph Goldsborough Bruffāsāwidely regarded as the best and most accurateāprovides the basis of this narrative reimagining of a quintessential American legend. Ken Lizzio traces the pioneerās thrilling adventure from the first rumors of gold, through his crossing of the frontier, all the way to his incredible survival and escape to a prosperous life back east. This is the first book to create a narrative of Bruffās journey from his meticulously written and preserved diary. And with more than fifty of Bruffās original pencil sketches and paintings, Forty-NinerĀ provides a new, immersive vision of one of Americaās most fabled eras.
The American Grit series brings you true tales of endurance, survival, and ingenuity from the annals of American history. These books focus on the trials of remarkable individuals with an emphasis on rich primary source material and artwork.
This book title, Forty-Niner (The Extraordinary Gold Rush Odyssey of Joseph Goldsborough Bruff), ISBN: 9781682680506, by Ken Lizzio, published by Countryman Press (May 9, 2017) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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