"Prentice Mulford's Story: Life by Land and Sea" by Prentice Mulford is a remarkable memoir from the late 1800s chronicling the author's life, from his upbringing in a whaling town to his daring trek to California amidst the frenzy of the gold rush. It's a high-seas and high-stakes narrative exploring the themes of aspiration, the pursuit of prosperity, and the contrast between dreams and truth as America rapidly changed. We are introduced to a youthful protagonist, stirred by thrilling accounts of California gold discoveries shared by someone who sparked excitement in his hometown, a whaling village buzzing with daring captains eager to get rich. The author paints a clear picture of youthful innocence, tempted by gold and adventure, which anticipates challenges awaiting those who dare to pursue wealth in the tough terrain of the West as the scene is set for the journeys about to follow.
Prentice Mulford's story: life by land and sea
By Prentice Mulford
From whaling villages to gold rush dreams, one man chases fortune, only to find the cost of ambition in a rapidly changing world.
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About the AuthorPrentice Mulford was an American literary humorist and California author. In addition, he was pivotal in the development of the thought within the New Thought movement. Many of the principles that would become standard in the movement, including the Law of Attraction, were clearly laid out in his Your Forces and How to Use Them, released as a series of essays during 1886–1892.
Prentice Mulford was an American literary humorist and California author. In addition, he was pivotal in the development of the thought within the New Thought movement. Many of the principles that would become standard in the movement, including the Law of Attraction, were clearly laid out in his Your Forces and How to Use Them, released as a series of essays during 1886–1892.
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