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To California by Sea: A Maritime History of the California Gold Rush
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To California by Sea: A Maritime History of the California Gold Rush
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by James P. Delgado
Sales Rank : 1550296
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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: University of South Carolina Press October 1, 1996
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1570031533
ISBN-13: 978-1570031533
Product Dimensions:
10.7 x 9.4 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
From Publishers Weekly
A popular concept of the gold rush portrays the overland migration, yet according to the evidence, more people journeyed by sea. The significant factor in this maritime traffic was cargo--supplies for miners and an expanding population. Delgado, maritime historian of the National Park Service, here presents a comprehensive account of shipping during the gold rush era. He reviews briefly maritime trade prior to 1848--furs, hides, whaling--and the settling of San Francisco. He follows shipping around the Horn, steamship service on the Panama and Nicaragua routes and California traffic. Panama steamers carried homebound argonauts and mail until that service was taken over by the U.S. Navy in 1850. Delgado explores the development of the San Francisco waterfront and maritime industries along the coast; he describes shipwrecks and efforts to salvage cargo. This colorful history is a notable addition to the literature of the gold rush. Illustrated.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product Review
This maritime history of the California Gold Rush narrows the focus to sea-faring gold seekers as they sailed to the state. From the establishment of early ports and the need for seafaring laws to the evolution of towns and regulatory agencies, this provides a different perspective on the Gold Rush's affect on maritime industry. -- Midwest Book Review
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