How to Get Rich in the California Gold Rush An Adventurer's Guide to the Fabulous Riches Discovered In 1848 |
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Author:
| Olson, Tod |
Illustrator:
| Allred, Scott |
Afterword by:
| Aronson, Marc |
ISBN: | 978-1-4263-0315-9 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2008 |
Publisher: | National Geographic Society
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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How to Get Rich in the California Gold Rush follows the adventures of the charming, witty, fictitious Thomas Hartley as a way of offering a fascinating and fully historical portrait of life in the California gold fields. Archival imagery pairs with delightful and humorous artwork to produce a visual feast for the eyes. The inimitable Mr. Hartley's guide is a unique snapshot of a key period in the economic development of our country--and a fun romp through time.National Geographic...
More DescriptionHow to Get Rich in the California Gold Rush follows the adventures of the charming, witty, fictitious Thomas Hartley as a way of offering a fascinating and fully historical portrait of life in the California gold fields. Archival imagery pairs with delightful and humorous artwork to produce a visual feast for the eyes. The inimitable Mr. Hartley's guide is a unique snapshot of a key period in the economic development of our country--and a fun romp through time.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.