""A Yankee Trader In The Gold Rush: The Letters Of Franklin A. Buck"" is a collection of letters written by Franklin A. Buck, a Yankee trader who traveled to California during the Gold Rush of the mid-1800s. The book provides a firsthand account of the experiences of a typical gold rush participant, from the excitement and anticipation of setting out on the journey to the harsh realities of life in the gold fields. Buck's letters detail his encounters with other prospectors, his attempts to strike it rich, and his observations of the social and economic conditions of the time. The book offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in American history and provides readers with a glimpse into the daily life of a gold rush trader.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.