Perils, Pastimes, And Pleasures Of An Emigrant In Australia, Vancouver s Island, And California (1849) is a memoir written by James Ward, recounting his experiences as an emigrant in the mid-19th century. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of Ward's journey from England to Australia, his time spent in Vancouver's Island, and his eventual arrival in California during the Gold Rush.The book is divided into three parts, each covering a different stage in Ward's journey. In the first part, Ward describes his ...
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Perils, Pastimes, And Pleasures Of An Emigrant In Australia, Vancouver s Island, And California (1849) is a memoir written by James Ward, recounting his experiences as an emigrant in the mid-19th century. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of Ward's journey from England to Australia, his time spent in Vancouver's Island, and his eventual arrival in California during the Gold Rush.The book is divided into three parts, each covering a different stage in Ward's journey. In the first part, Ward describes his voyage to Australia, including the various challenges and dangers he faced along the way. He also provides a detailed account of the social and economic conditions in Australia at the time, as well as his experiences working as a farm laborer.The second part of the book focuses on Ward's time in Vancouver's Island, where he worked as a fur trader and explorer. He describes the natural beauty of the island, the challenges of life in the wilderness, and the interactions he had with the indigenous peoples of the area.The final part of the book covers Ward's arrival in California during the Gold Rush. He provides a detailed account of the chaotic and lawless conditions in the mining camps, as well as the various perils and pleasures of life as a gold miner.Throughout the book, Ward provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of an emigrant during this period of history, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by those who sought a new life in the colonies. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, making it an enjoyable read for anyone interested in history, travel, or adventure.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.
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