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Mountains and Molehills
Frank Marryat
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Description for Mountains and Molehills
Paperback. Num Pages: 424 pages, 26 B&W illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; 3JH; BM; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 542.
After a tragic fire in San Francisco destroyed many of his possessions, including his journals, Frank Marryat rewrote, from memory, much of what he had documented during his time in California in the middle of the gold craze of 1850. This historical treasure, originally published in 1855, the year that the author died of complications from yellow fever, recreates for readers the frenzy that drew thousands of miners and prospectors to California in their rush to find gold. Empathetic readers will feel the fear of yellow fever as this harrowing Englishman crosses Panama to reach California. However, not only will ... Read more
After a tragic fire in San Francisco destroyed many of his possessions, including his journals, Frank Marryat rewrote, from memory, much of what he had documented during his time in California in the middle of the gold craze of 1850. This historical treasure, originally published in 1855, the year that the author died of complications from yellow fever, recreates for readers the frenzy that drew thousands of miners and prospectors to California in their rush to find gold. Empathetic readers will feel the fear of yellow fever as this harrowing Englishman crosses Panama to reach California. However, not only will ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
Number of Pages
424
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781628737356
SKU
V9781628737356
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Frank Marryat
Frank Marryat (18261855) was a sailor, artist, and author. In 1850, he left England for California via Panama. In 1853, he returned to England, married, and left England again with his new bride to return to California, again via Panama. However, he contracted yellow fever and was forced to cut his trip short to return to England, where he died ... Read more
Reviews for Mountains and Molehills
"A tale that is part Lady Isabella Bird, part Mark Twain, and part the traveling Charles Dickens." Craig McCroskey, sales representative, Book Travelers West "A tale that is part Lady Isabella Bird, part Mark Twain, and part the traveling Charles Dickens." Craig McCroskey, sales representative, Book Travelers West