R. M. Ballantyne

Handbook to the new Gold-fields (eBook, ePUB)

Navigating the Victorian Gold Rush: A Practical Guide to Prospectors and 19th Century Goldfields

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Handbook to the New Gold-fields," R. M. Ballantyne presents a meticulously crafted guide that captures the excitement and peril of the gold rush era. Written in a vivid and engaging style, Ballantyne combines detailed descriptions with practical advice for prospectors venturing into uncharted territories. The literary context of the mid-19th century, marked by a burgeoning interest in exploration and a thirst for wealth, lends the work an energetic tone that resonates with the hopes and ambitions of its contemporary audience. This handbook serves not only as a practical resource but also as a reflection of the socio-economic dynamics and cultural narratives surrounding the gold rush phenomenon. R. M. Ballantyne, born in 1825, was a Scottish author known for his adventurous narratives aimed at young readers. His own experiences in the colonies, coupled with a robust literary background, informed his insights into the perilous yet thrilling life of gold prospectors. Ballantyne's ability to weave stories from both factual observations and personal experiences enriches the authenticity of the handbook, making it a valuable document reflecting the zeitgeist of his time. I highly recommend "Handbook to the New Gold-fields" to anyone interested in the historical intricacies of the gold rush, as well as to readers who appreciate a blend of adventure and practical knowledge. This book not only informs; it also immerses the reader in the spirit of exploration, embodying the risks and rewards that defined an entire epoch.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 165
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066224912
• Artikelnr.: 58928894

Autorenporträt

R. M. Ballantyne was a Scottish writer of young adult literature who produced more than a hundred books between 24 April 1825 and 8 February 1894. He was also a skilled artist; some of his watercolors were on display at the Royal Scottish Academy. The ninth of ten children and youngest son of Alexander Thomson Ballantyne (1776-1847) and his wife Anne, Ballantyne was born in Edinburgh on April 24, 1825. (1786-1855). Robert's uncle James Ballantyne (1772-1833) was Sir Walter Scott's printer, and Alexander worked as a newspaper editor and printer in the family business "Ballantyne & Co" based at Paul's Works on the Canongate. The family is documented to have resided at 20 Fettes Row in Edinburgh's northern New Town in 1832-1833. The Ballantyne printing company collapsed the next year with debts of £130,000 as a result of a UK-wide banking crisis, which caused a decrease in the family's finances. Ballantyne moved to Canada at the age of 16 and worked for the Hudson's Bay Company for five years. He traveled by canoe and sleigh to the regions that are now the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec to trade with the local First Nations and Native Americans for furs; these experiences served as the inspiration for his book The Young Fur Traders.