The California Gold Rush
| Author | : Linda Jacobs Altman |
| Publisher | : Enslow Publishing, LLC |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 2002-12-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780766046467 |
| ISBN-13 | : 076604646X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The California Gold Rush by : Linda Jacobs Altman
Download or read book The California Gold Rush written by Linda Jacobs Altman and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2002-12-02 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1848, gold was discovered in California. This exciting news spread eastward. People from all walks of life with dreams of enormous riches packed up their belongings and left their comfortable homes behind in search of the hidden treasure. Author Linda Jacobs Altman describes the development of this rugged world of the mining towns, which sparked the development of California. Altman also highlights the stories of prospectors, bandits and thrill seekers who make up the legend and the myth of the time.
