gold discoveries

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California Gold Rush

Search for Treasure
1998
In California in 1848 two brothers helping to build a sawmill for John Sutter witness the discovery of gold and decide to stake out a claim for themselves.

The Gold Rush

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to the Gold Rush.

Jack London and the Klondike gold rush

2017
"A middle grade biography of Jack London that sheds light on how he drew upon adventure and life experience to create works of literature"--.

The Gold Rush

gold seekers, miners, and merchants
2017
"In 1848, a carpenter discovered gold in the American River near Sacramento. His discovery launched the California gold rush, which is considered the single largest migration in U.S. history. This title paints a picture of the gold seekers, miners, and merchants who shaped the culture of 19th (century) California as they attempted to strike it rich"--Amazon.com.

Gold rush

a literary exploration
1997
An anthology of over one hundred writings about life in California before, during, and after the Gold Rush, compiled in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold nuggets at Sutter's Mill in 1848.

Anisett Lundberg

California, 1851
1996
The small piece of gold which Anisett carries in her pocket causes grave danger for her family living in the rough world of the California gold camps.

The Klondike gold rush

1998
Describes the adventures of those who flocked to the Klondike after gold was discovered there in 1896.

A primary source history of the Gold Rush

Collects primary sources that provide a history of the 1848 Gold Rush and its impact on California and the country. Includes color illustrations, critical thinking questions, a glossary, and further resources.

The California gold rush

an interactive history adventure
2016
Describes the events of the nineteenth-century California gold rush, revealing historical details of how miners traveled, how they looked for gold, and their impact on California's history.

What was the gold rush?

Examines the history of the Gold Rush and why it took place.

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