Gold rush and riches
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan, c2011.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780753465844 (hc), 0753465841, 9780753465127 (pbk.), 0753465124 (pbk.), 9781451711318 (Paw Prints), 145171131X (Paw Prints)
Physical Desc
32 pages : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 27 cm.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Public Library - Children's Non-Fiction | 979.404 | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
New York : Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan, c2011.
Language
English
ISBN
9780753465844 (hc), 0753465841, 9780753465127 (pbk.), 0753465124 (pbk.), 9781451711318 (Paw Prints), 145171131X (Paw Prints)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Description
"In 1848, carpenter James Marshall made a chance discovery that would change the face of the American West. That discovery: a few shiny flakes-of gold in a riverbed he was digging. Within a year 800,000 gold-seekers from all over the world were on their way to California, and the Gold Rush was on. This book covers the entire period of the boom-and-bust of one of the greatest expansion periods in US history-from the dangers of the journey, to the rough and tumble of the mining settlements, the day-to-day life of a miner and those who provided services to him, the easy-come-easy-go fortunes won and lost, and the Boomtowns that turned to Ghost Towns when the rush was over. Packed with period photographs, original artifacts, illustrations of daily life in the mining towns, and plenty of historical detail, this book will capture the imagination of young readers who love the idea of striking it rich"--From publisher's website.
Subjects
LC Subjects
California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile literature.
Frontier and pioneer life -- California.
Gold mines and mining -- California -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Gold mines and mining -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
West (U.S.) -- Gold discoveries -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Frontier and pioneer life -- California.
Gold mines and mining -- California -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Gold mines and mining -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
West (U.S.) -- Gold discoveries -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Walker, P. R. (2011). Gold rush and riches . Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walker, Paul Robert. 2011. Gold Rush and Riches. Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Walker, Paul Robert. Gold Rush and Riches Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Walker, Paul Robert. Gold Rush and Riches Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan, 2011.
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