California's Gold Rush Country: A Guide to the Best of the Mother Lode

This comprehensive insider's guide contains everything you need to enjoy and explore the best of California Gold Country. Take a peek into the colorful era of the 49er as you travel through the Northern Mines, the Central Mother Lode and the Southern Mines. Features include town by town descriptions; what to see, where to go and how to get there; maps and photos; restaurants and lodging; history; legends and personalities; glossary of mining terms and a historical chronology of California's gold rush era.