The California Gold Rush and the coming of the Civil War
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2007.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
ISBN
030726520X (hc), 9780307265203
Physical Desc
289 pages : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Status
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Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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Cuyama Valley Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 979.404 | On Shelf | |
Goleta Valley Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 979.404 | Checked Out | April 17, 2024 |
Santa Maria Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 979.404 | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2007.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
ISBN
030726520X (hc), 9780307265203
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [239-278]) and index.
Description
Reassesses the role of the California gold rush in the events leading up to the Civil War, analyzing the squabbling over bringing California into the union as a slave state, the political maneuverings and battles, and the economic factors involved.
Subjects
LC Subjects
California -- Gold discoveries.
California -- History -- 1846-1850.
California -- Politics and government -- 1846-1850.
Politicians -- California -- History -- 19th century.
Politicians -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Sectionalism (United States) -- History -- 19th century.
Slavery -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Causes.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1815-1861.
California -- History -- 1846-1850.
California -- Politics and government -- 1846-1850.
Politicians -- California -- History -- 19th century.
Politicians -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Sectionalism (United States) -- History -- 19th century.
Slavery -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Causes.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1815-1861.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Richards, L. L. (2007). The California Gold Rush and the coming of the Civil War . Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Richards, Leonard L. 2007. The California Gold Rush and the Coming of the Civil War. Alfred A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Richards, Leonard L. The California Gold Rush and the Coming of the Civil War Alfred A. Knopf, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Richards, Leonard L. The California Gold Rush and the Coming of the Civil War Alfred A. Knopf, 2007.
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