Join William Redmond Ryan as he travels across the Isthmus of Panama to reach California in 1852. From his experiences during the crossing, to his observations of the landscape and the people he encountered, this book provides a compelling snapshot of life during the Gold Rush Era. This first-hand account is essential reading for anyone interested in American history or the American West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.