"Extracts from the Diary of William C. Lobenstine, December 31, 1851-1858" by William C. (William Christian) Lobenstine, offers a rare glimpse into the life of a German immigrant chasing fortune during the California Gold Rush, as told through his own diary entries. The diary, introduced with a heartfelt foreword by William's daughter, Belle W. Lobenstine, charts his journey from a childhood in Germany to the promise of American prosperity. Readers experience the harrowing voyage to California alongside him, enduring sickness and hard labor, while forming bonds with fellow travelers. Once in the West, his diary entries paint a picture of rough mining life, complex interactions with diverse immigrants, and evolving views of society and politics, together creating a compelling story of personal growth within the turbulent landscape of a burgeoning America.
Extracts from the Diary of William C. Lobenstine, December 31, 1851-1858
By William C. (William Christian) Lobenstine
Follow a gold seeker’s perilous journey across continents as he mines for riches and discovers something much more valuable within himself.
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