Journal of an Overland Trip to California 1849
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Title: Journal of an Overland Trip to California 1849
Dates: 1849
Collection Number: ARC 561
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 1 item [172 leaves]; 32 cm.
Repository:
Monterey Public Library
Monterey, California 93940
Abstract: Manuscript copy of a diary written by Churchill on his overland journey from New York to California during the Gold Rush.
Language of Material: English
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[Identification of item]. Journal of an Overland Trip to California 1849. Collection Number: ARC 561. Monterey Public Library
Scope and Content of Collection
The account includes descriptions of daily travel, camp details, scenery, and weather. Mentions Indians, other trail parties,
ranches, wildlife, etc. Monterey area is described on pp. 144-149.
Overland Journeys to the Pacific
George Churchill
California
Journal