A Lovely & Comfortable Heritage Lost
A Lovely & Comfortable Heritage Lost by Ellen Osborn, published by Pronghorn Press in 2015, offers a unique historical account of El Dorado County, California. This 288-page book delves into the early days of the gold rush and the initial conflicts with the Native American tribes in the region. Drawing on primary source documents, including an unpublished diary from a soldier, it presents the El Dorado Indian Wars through the perspectives of both natives and newcomers.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of California’s Highway 50, tracing its transformation from a Native American trade trail to a significant Gold Rush route. The narrative also highlights the experiences of Osborn’s great grandfather, John Calhoun Johnson, amidst the influx of emigrants seeking new opportunities in California. This edition provides insights into the historical context of the 19th century, focusing on the interplay between different communities during a pivotal time in American history.
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Author Ellen Osborn gives us a unique history of El Dorado County, California, beginning with the early days of the gold rush and the first conflicts with the Native American tribes of the region. Based on primary source documents, including the unpublished diary of one of the soldiers, this is the first account of the El Dorado Indian Wars told from the perspective of the men and women who lived it, natives and newcomers alike. This book also traces the evolution of California’s Highway 50 from its beginning as the Native American trade trail that became a popular Gold Rush route and explains why it has come to be called one of the most storied and romantic roads in American history. Most importantly, Osborn shares the story of the her great grandfather, John Calhoun Johnson and the world he lived in as emigrants poured into California, seeking promises of riches and following their own dreams of a new life.
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