"Diary of a Journey to California Overland from the East Coast Across the Plains in 1850-51" is a unique document that recounts the impressions and adventures of a traveler who set out for the western United States during the gold rush era. This book is not only a chronicle of the historical period, but is also remembered for its fresh description of nature, local people and the grueling obstacles that had to be overcome during the journey. The author maintains a balance between the details of the route and internal reflections, which allows the reader to feel the atmosphere and importance of the events of that time. "Journal of a Voyage to California Overland from the East Coast Across the Plains in 1850-51" is a must read for anyone interested in the history of the development of the western United States.