Perils, pastimes, and pleasures of an emigrant in Australia, Vancouver's Island, and California [microform]
London : T.C. Newby,
1849.
Dedication and introd. signed: J.W.
"J.W. is apparently James Ward, the editor of the letters of an anonymous correspondent."--NUC pre-1956 imprints.
The author visited Vancouver Island and California while on a whaling voyage in the 1940's. The Appendix is devoted to the California gold discoveries and their possible effects. He also discusses the desirability of an isthmian canal.
Includes bibliographical references.
Sabin 60928
Microfiche.
Gold mines and mining
Canals, Interoceanic.