The California gold rush
By: by Sheila Rivera.
Series: American moments
Publisher: ABDO Pub. Co.; ABDO Publishing Company
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Edina, Minn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
Subjects: Gold mines and mining -- California -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.; Frontier and pioneer life -- California -- Juvenile literature.; Frontier and pioneer life -- California.; California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile literature.; California -- History -- 1846-1850 -- Juvenile literature.; California -- Gold discoveries.; California -- History -- 1846-1850.
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: Discusses the early history of California, focusing especially on the gold rush period including the discovery of gold, the arrival of prospectors hoping to strike it rich, and the effects on the people and environment of the region.
Notes: Includes index.