""Seeing The Elephant: Letters Of R. R. Taylor, Forty-Niner"" is a collection of letters written by R. R. Taylor during the California Gold Rush of 1849. The book provides a firsthand account of the experiences, challenges, and adventures of a gold rush miner. Taylor's letters offer a glimpse into the daily life of a miner, the harsh conditions they faced, and the excitement of striking it rich. The book also includes historical context and annotations to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the time period. Overall, ""Seeing The Elephant"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the California Gold Rush and the experiences of those who lived through it.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.