The Age of Gold
The California Gold Rush and the New American Dream
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When gold was discovered on the American River above Sutter's Fort in January 1848, California was a sparsely populated frontier territory that had yet to be officially ceded to the United States following the war with Mexico. The astonishing news -- GOLD! IN CALIFORNIA! -- prompted hundreds of thousands of people from around the world to flock to California in hopes of finding instant riches. This book explores the far-reaching implications of this pivotal point in U.S. history, interweaving the politics of the times with the gripping stories of both the ordinary and the famous in a colorful, intricate tapestry displaying both the best and worst of the American character
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The Age of Gold, H. W. Brands
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- 2002
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- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- The Age of Gold
- Subtitle
- The California Gold Rush and the New American Dream
- Language
- English
- Authors
- H. W. Brands
- Publisher
- Doubleday Books
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN10
- 0385502168
- ISBN13
- 9780385502160
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- 4.05 out of 5
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- When gold was discovered on the American River above Sutter's Fort in January 1848, California was a sparsely populated frontier territory that had yet to be officially ceded to the United States following the war with Mexico. The astonishing news -- GOLD! IN CALIFORNIA! -- prompted hundreds of thousands of people from around the world to flock to California in hopes of finding instant riches. This book explores the far-reaching implications of this pivotal point in U.S. history, interweaving the politics of the times with the gripping stories of both the ordinary and the famous in a colorful, intricate tapestry displaying both the best and worst of the American character