Image contains thirteen vignettes each depicting different aspects of a miner's life. These include vignettes of a miner's daily chores, how miners entertain themselves, and the joys and pains of mining life. The text in the center of the image is of two songs, one expressing a miner's happiness and optimism before setting out to California, and the other expressing a miner's sadness and pessimism now that he has experienced the harsh realities of gold mining. "Entered according to Act of Congress, by Barber & Baker, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Northern District of California. Published by Barber & Baker, corner of Third and J street, Sacramento."--text, left side of image. Paper color: gray.
Type
image
Format
High resolution
Extent
1 wood engraving : uncolored ; 28 x 21.5 cm (11 1/16 x 8 1/2 in.) overall
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