A Pioneer Voyage To California And Round The World, 1849 To 1852 (1908) - Hardcover

by George Coffin (Author), Gorham B. Coffin (Editor)

""A Pioneer Voyage To California And Round The World, 1849 To 1852"" is a historical account written by George Coffin. The book details Coffin's journey from his home in Maine to California during the Gold Rush era of the mid-19th century. Coffin provides a vivid and personal account of his experiences traveling by ship, crossing the Isthmus of Panama, and finally arriving in San Francisco. The book also describes Coffin's adventures as he travels around the world, visiting places such as Hawaii, China, and Japan. Throughout the book, Coffin provides insight into the challenges and dangers faced by pioneers during this time period, including illness, rough seas, and hostile natives. The book is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the pioneering spirit of the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.