""Letters Home: The Story Of Ann Arbor's Forty-Niners"" by Russell E. Bidlack is a historical book that tells the story of a group of people from Ann Arbor, Michigan who traveled to California in search of gold in the year 1849. The book is based on the letters that these travelers wrote home to their families and loved ones during their journey and their time in California. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of the challenges and adventures that the forty-niners faced, including the dangerous voyage by sea, the difficult journey across the continent, and the harsh conditions of life in the gold fields. The letters also reveal the personal experiences of the travelers, including their hopes, fears, and dreams, as well as their relationships with each other and with the people they met along the way.In addition to the letters, the book includes historical background information and context, as well as photographs and illustrations that help to bring the story to life. Overall, ""Letters Home"" is a fascinating and engaging account of one of the most significant events in American history, told through the words and experiences of the people who lived 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.