There were no roads or automobiles in the area.
It's clear through the passage that there are no paved roads or cars to get the miners from place to place. They had to carry all of their gear and supplies through dangerous trails by foot, only being able to travel a certain amount each day.
Subject is Mr Jones Verb is Gave Sherry is the DO English is the IO
describing the character by giving details.
Um B? I don’t know why you would say the answer but thanks for the points I guess