Chronicles how the discovery of gold led to the settling of California and discusses life in the mining camps including some of the successes and disappointments of those who risked it all.
Follows the development of the gold rush in California starting in the 1840's. Examines its effects on the economic, social, and political development of the area from early times through statehood and into the modern day.
Discusses the California Gold Rush in American history, including the first discovery of gold, the 49ers, and how the gold rush changed the landscape of America.
On the rush by Cape Horn see Raymond A. Rydell , Cape Horn to the Pacific ( Berkeley , 1952 ) ; Oscar Lewis , Sea Routes to the Gold Fields ( New York , 1949 ) ; John E. Pomfret , ed . , California Gold Rush Voyages ( San Marino ...
Altman also highlights the stories of prospectors, bandits and thrill seekers who make up the legend and the myth of the time.
"Read about when gold was discovered in California, and how this triggered one of the most amazing migrations in history"--Provided by publisher.
Profiles the history of the California Gold Rush and its impact on American history.
In the 1840s, the United States of America was an expanding nation. This book explains how the discovery of gold in 1848 led to the settlement of newly acquired U.S. territory in California.
Some even came from Asia and Europe. In this noteworthy book, this important episode in American history is told through text crafted for the struggling reader.
A new philosophical idea aptly named the "California Dream" started, and many people rushed to gain a fast fortune in a new land. In this book, you can read about how gold was discovered and who started it all.
The California Gold Rush.
If you think the gold rush was all about money and getting rich, think again! Most people didn't get rich at all. In this book, just for kids, you will find out what really happened during the gold rush.
This book relays the factual details of the California Gold Rush.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact.
If you think the gold rush was all about money and getting rich, think again! Most people didn't get rich at all. In this book, just for kids, you will find out what really happened during the gold rush.
This book comprehensively covers the history and legacy of the gold rush that took place from 1848-1855, analyzing how it affected the participants and the nation at large.
When word got out, gold fever set in, drawing hundreds of thousands of pioneers to the state hoping to strike it rich. Discover the circumstances and effects of this event in The California Gold Rush.
The California Gold Rush: A Guide to the California Gold Rush
Describes the discovery of gold in California, the rush to California to look for gold, establishment of mining towns, the outbreak of criminal activity, and other aspects of this volatile period in California history.