The diary of David R. Leeper
Subtitle: rushing for gold
By: edited by Connie and Peter Roop ; illustrations and map by Laszlo Kubinyi.
Contributors: Roop, Connie.; Roop, Peter.
Series: In my own words; In my own words (Benchmark Books (Firm))
Publisher: Benchmark Books
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 78
Subjects: Leeper, David Rohrer, 1832-1900 -- Diaries -- Juvenile literature; Leeper, David Rohrer, 1832-1900; Pioneers -- California -- Diaries -- Juvenile literature; Frontier and pioneer life -- California -- Juvenile literature; Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Juvenile literature; Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile literature; Pioneers; Gold mines and mining; Frontier and pioneer life -- California; Diaries; California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile literature; California -- Gold discoveries
Genres: Diaries; Juvenile literature.
Description: A young prospector describes his experiences traveling overland to the California gold fields and during the five years he spent digging for gold.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 75-76) and index.