The Cariboo Trail by Agnes C. Laut
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| Author | Laut, Agnes C., 1871-1936 |
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| LoC No. | 16020575 |
| Title |
The Cariboo Trail A Chronicle of the Gold-fields of British Columbia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Cariboo Trail" by Agnes C. Laut is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the tumultuous gold rush in British Columbia during the mid-19th century, focusing on the adventurous prospectors and the harsh realities they faced. Through vivid storytelling, it aims to capture the spirit of the gold seekers, their struggles, and the changes they brought to the region. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the early days of 1849, when a wave of prospectors, referred to as "argonauts," arrive in Victoria, Vancouver Island, carrying gold nuggets and seeking fortune in uncharted territories. Roderick Finlayson, chief trader for the Hudson's Bay Company, expresses skepticism about the potential for gold in the region, yet he finds himself dealing with the influx of opportunistic gold-seekers desperate to claim their stake. As rumors of gold spread, the certainty of a peaceful, fur-trading life is shattered, setting the stage for the ensuing chaos of the gold rush. The initial excitement, the burgeoning lawlessness, and hints of conflict with the indigenous populations set the tone for the challenges to come as prospectors venture further into the wilderness, driven by ambition and hope. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Gold mines and mining -- British Columbia |
| Subject | British Columbia -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29885 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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