Includes bibliographical references (pages 120-125) and index.
Contents
A bad case of gold fever -- Marshall's great discovery -- Treasure and tragedy -- Business is booming -- Gold rush legends -- The Golden State -- Chapter notes -- Further reading -- Index.
Summary
Author David Aretha tells the story of the California Gold Rush in this addition to "The Wild History of the American West" series. Learn about the discovery of gold at Coloma and the lives of those who put everything on the line for the chance to strike it rich.