Title: My life during the Gold Rush
Description: In 1848, thousands of people from all over the world dropped their mundane lives and embarked on sometimes deadly journeys with hopes of striking gold in the American West. This book chronicles a fascinating period of American history through fictional found ephemera, meticulously researched and developed to create an inside look into the life and struggle of the forty-niners. Captivating black-and-white photography of the miners illustrates their powerful story. Maps of the Gold Rush main routes and destinations are included. This book is sure to engage even reluctant readers of American history!
Subjects: Gold discoveries, Juvenile literature, Frontier and pioneer life, History, Frontier and pioneer life, juvenile literature, California, gold discoveries, California, history, California, juvenile literature
Places: California
Time periods: 1846-1850