The gold rush / Lloyd, J. D.

This book describes the immigrants who came to California in the late 1840s and early 1850s, telling of a few people who struck it rich and of many people who did not strike it rich but stayed and made their livelihoods in other enterprises.

Twenty-nine contemporary narratives and reminiscences chronicle the major events of the California Gold Rush, describe what it was like for the people involved, and explore its impact on American culture and society. Also includes a chronology, a selected bibliography, and a comprehensive introduction.