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The California Gold Rush (Cornerstones of Freedom. Third Series)

Author Peter Benoit
Publisher Childrens Pr
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Author(s)Peter Benoit
PublisherChildrens Pr
ISBN / ASIN0531281531
ISBN-139780531281536
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank103,800
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸

Description

The 1848 discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in present-day Sacramento led to a massive surge westward. Hundreds of thousands of people traveled to California from around the world. This book covers the details of the gold rush, from what daily life was like for the miners to what methods they used to search for gold. It also explores the impact of the gold rush on Californias journey toward statehood.