This is a vintage lithograph titled "The Way They Go to California." It's a satirical depiction of the various, often outlandish, methods people used to travel to California during the Gold Rush era. The central focus is a large sailing ship, depicted in great detail. It has three masts with sails billowing in the wind. A flag is flying from the top of the mast. The ship is surrounded by a chaotic scene of various modes of transportation. Above the ship, a hot air balloon is shown with a man clinging to it. A speech bubble reads, "Air Line, through by daylight, passage $50." Another balloon is shown with a man falling from it, and a speech bubble reads, "Passengers have been seen to fall." To the right of the ship, a large crowd of people is depicted rushing towards the shore. Some are carrying shovels and picks, suggesting they are gold prospectors. A man is being carried on a chair, and a speech bubble reads, "Hold on there I've paid my passage and I am aboard." Another man is saying, "But I'm afraid we can't get aboard!" To the left of the ship, a rocket is shown launching with a line trailing behind it. A speech bubble reads, "Rocket - passage $25 - through the telegraph - passengers all landed! (if safe)." The background shows a coastline with buildings, mountains, and trees. The ocean is filled with waves and other ships. The sky is filled with clouds. The lithograph is filled with humorous details and satirical commentary on the frenzy surrounding the California Gold Rush. The overall impression is one of chaos, excitement, and the lengths people would go to reach their destination. The lithograph is signed "Lith. & Pub. by E. Granger" and "132 Nassau St. Cor. of Spring St.".