William H. Brewer

Up And Down California In 1860-1864: The Journal Of William H. Brewer is a historical book written by William H. Brewer. The book is a compilation of Brewer's journal entries from his travels across California between 1860 and 1864. Brewer was a member of the California Geological Survey, which was tasked with exploring and mapping the state's natural resources. His journal provides a detailed account of his travels, including his observations of the landscape, flora and fauna, and the people he encountered along the way. The book is divided into chapters, each covering a different leg of Brewer's journey. It starts with his trip from New York to California, and then follows his travels throughout the state, including visits to Yosemite Valley, Lake Tahoe, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Brewer's journal entries are written in a conversational style, and provide a unique perspective on life in California during the mid-19th century. The book is a valuable resource for historians, geologists, and anyone interested in the history of California. The Journal Of William H. Brewer, Professor Of Agriculture In The Sheffield Scientific School From 1864-1903. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

In 1860 William Brewer, a young Yale-educated teacher of the natural sciences and a recent widower, eagerly accepted an offer from Josiah Whitney to assist in the first geological survey of the state of California. Brewer was not a geologist, but his training in agriculture and botany made him an invaluable member of the team. He traveled more than fourteen thousand miles in the four years he spent in California and spent much of his leisure time writing lively, detailed letters to his brother back East. These warmly affectionate letters, presented here in their entirety, describe the new state in all its spectacular beauty and paint a vivid picture of California in the mid-nineteenth century. This fourth edition includes a new foreword by William Bright (1500 California Place Names) and a set of maps tracing Brewer's route.