The age of gold : the California Gold Rush and the new American dream /
In this richly detailed, panoramic saga, the acclaimed author of "The First American" brings to life the human dramas and commercial imperatives that spurred the California gold rush, and illuminates their lasting impact on the American landscape.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Doubleday,
2002.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Online Access: | Sample text Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Contributor biographical information Publisher description |
| Summary: | In this richly detailed, panoramic saga, the acclaimed author of "The First American" brings to life the human dramas and commercial imperatives that spurred the California gold rush, and illuminates their lasting impact on the American landscape. |
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| Physical Description: | 547 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 509-527) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0385502168 9780385502160 0553713574 9780553713572 |