California Odyssey.

California Odyssey

William R. Goulding, author

Patricia A. Etter, editor

The Arthur H. Clark Company

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Volume XXI of the American Trails Series, California Odyssey: An Overland Journey on the Southern Trails, 1849 is the articulate diary of William R. Goulding, a participant of California's legendary Gold Rush. Of particular note is Goulding's meticulous detail of important people, local flora and fauna along the Knickerbocker Exploring Company's alternate route to the Pacific Coast, his encounters with Hispanics and American Indians, and much more. An excellent primary source, highly recommended for college library American History shelves.