Journal of a Trip to California Across the Continent From Weston Mo. to Weber Creek Cal. in the Summer of 1850

<p>Journal of a Trip to California recounts Charles W. Smith's journey across the American continent in the summer of 1850. Leaving from Weston Missouri Smith details his experiences traveling to Weber Creek California during the height of the Gold Rush. This firsthand account offers invaluable insights into the challenges and adventures faced by those seeking fortune and a new life in the West.</p><p>Smith's journal provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes encounters with fellow travelers and indigenous populations and the daily struggles of overland travel. This historical document captures the spirit of the era and the determination of individuals who shaped the American West. Edited by R.W.G. Vail this edition makes Smith's compelling narrative accessible to modern readers interested in the history of westward expansion and the California Gold Rush.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>