1846-1850

Chronicles the California gold rush, from its beginning in 1848, through its peak, to the 1849 recession that brought about its end.

Text and illustrations look at the nineteenth-century gold rush in California.

Traces the history of the gold rush in California and discusses its impact on the development of that state.

Contains an introduction to the California gold rush, explaining how the discovery of gold in 1848 led to the settlement of newly acquired U.S. territory there, and describes life in the mining camps, including the successes and disappointments of mining life.

Examines the role the California Gold Rush played in the events leading up to the Civil War including the debate between the Northern and Southern states over California.

Surveys the life of Swiss/German immigrant John Sutter on whose land gold was discovered in the mid-nineteenth century, spurring the California gold rush and westward expansion. Presented in English and Spanish.

Traces the history of the gold rush in California including anecdotes about legendary characters and fabulous "strikes" of the mining camps.

Presents the scene in California after gold was discovered on John Sutter's land in 1849 and the subsequent fortunes made and hearts broken.

Presents a detailed chronology of the California gold rush.

Yearning for adventure and tired of farm life in New Hampshire, sixteen-year-old Mary Margaret Malarkey journeys to California in 1848 to find her father who arrived earlier to make his fortune in the goldfields.