{"product_id":"9781473386136","title":"Sea Routes To The Gold Fields - The Migration By Water To California In 1849-1852","description":"This is of more specialized interest than Lewis's other books (Silver Kings, The Big Four etc.).  This book draws from contemporary material in what was a most articulate migration for a portrayal of life aboard the coast bound steamers of 100 years ago. From the exuberant exodus to the voyage of many days; the initial seasickness, the latter boredom -- and diversions to combat it; the dangers of storm and shipwreck; of scurvy, cholera and yellow fever, which spread more quickly because of crowded conditions; of stops ashore and the Panama crossing; of women passengers -- marriage bound; of the costs of the trip; of the arrival and first impressions...","brand":"Read Books Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47130723483888,"sku":"9781473386136","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781473386136_p0.jpg?v=1763601241","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781473386136","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}