The California Gold Rush Stories in American History |
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| Author:
| Jacobs Altman, Linda |
| Series title: | Stories in American History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-4646-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $35.93 |
Book Description:
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In 1848, gold was discovered in California. This exciting news spread eastward. People from all walks of life with dreams of enormous riches packed up their belongings and left their comfortable homes behind in search of the hidden treasure. Author Linda Jacobs Altman describes the development of this rugged world of the mining towns, which sparked the development of California. Altman also highlights the stories of prospectors, bandits and thrill seekers who make up the legend and the...
More DescriptionIn 1848, gold was discovered in California. This exciting news spread eastward. People from all walks of life with dreams of enormous riches packed up their belongings and left their comfortable homes behind in search of the hidden treasure. Author Linda Jacobs Altman describes the development of this rugged world of the mining towns, which sparked the development of California. Altman also highlights the stories of prospectors, bandits and thrill seekers who make up the legend and the myth of the time.