This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 edition. Excerpt: ... was accessible. With its five thousand inhabitants and all the accessories of a lively, wideopen, prosperous town--gambling-houses, hotels, and even a theatre--at Downieville, The City of Six would not be cut off from the world. The miners were an exceptionally steady lot, earning handsome wages, and, barring a few who elected to return to the lower foothills and valley, had agreed to stay with the camp. Mike with wise forethought had brought in ample supplies during the summer; many cabins, tight and comfortable, had been bui