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The inhabitants of Meadow Lake, California, dreamed as big as all the gold seekers of the far West, certain that their town, their mine was the "big bonanza"—a place of legendary wealth that most prospectors believed really existed somewhere. The dream took shape in 1865 when the Meadow Lake region of eastern California became the scene of one of the most feverish stampedes in the history of prospecting. Reports of gold-filled ledges five miles long brought miners, lumbermen, and speculators rushing into the area, and within a year a city of several thousand people sprang up. Their frenzied optimism was undiminished by disquieting news that the gold could not be removed from the surrounding granite. The following summer brought increasing crowds, but a profitable method of separating the gold from the rock was never discovered. Disenchanted miners began to leave, and within a few years only a lone hermit, the original inhabitant of Meadow Lake, remained in the dismal wreckage of the once-thriving town. Paul Fatout brings to life the colorful characters who figured in the history of Meadow Lake, telling the story at a sprightly pace and in fascinating detail.

Mark Twain On The Lecture Circuit is a book written by Paul Fatout that explores the life and work of the famous American author and humorist, Mark Twain. The book focuses on Twain's experiences as a lecturer, a profession he took up later in life as a means of earning money and promoting his literary works.The book delves into the various tours that Twain undertook across the United States and Europe, highlighting the challenges he faced and the impact he had on his audiences. It also provides insight into Twain's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends, and his struggles with financial difficulties and personal losses.Through detailed research and analysis, Fatout presents a comprehensive picture of Twain's life as a lecturer, shedding light on the man behind the iconic literary works that continue to captivate readers today. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of Mark Twain, as well as those interested in the history of American literature and the art of public speaking.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.