The California gold rush overland diary of Byron N. McKinstry, 1850-1852

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The California gold rush overland diary of Byron N. McKinstry, 1850-1852 / with a biographical sketch and comment on a modern tracing of his overland travel by Bruce L. McKinstry.

General Note:: Spine title: Gold rush overland diary of Byron N. McKinstry, 1850-1852.

Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:: [Pt. 1]. Biography of Byron N. McKinstry : A biographical sketch of Byron N. McKinstry / by Bruce L. McKinstry. [Pt. 2]. The gold rush diary : Off for the gold fields -- From Mississippi to the Missouri -- Started across the plains-finally buffalo country -- Wondrous formations of the North Platte and a visit to historic Fort Laramie -- Helping to pioneer a new north bank route -- The Sweetwater river and over South pass -- An ordeal on the Green river desert -- Bear River valley-land of plenty -- Goodbye to Bear river -- Fort Loring and Fort Hall -- Turn left for California -- Down the Humboldt -- Humboldt lake and the dread 40-Mile desert -- Up the Carson valley -- Over the Sierra -- Travels in the Mother Lode -- Partnership with Amos Whiting -- Gold mining alone and with various partners -- A new year and a new record -- Homeward bound!and the last lap to Illinois.