Title: The Carolina gold rush
Description: The first authenticated discovery of gold in the United States is the main focus of this book as well as information about John Reed, originally a Hessian soldier who settles in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.  Other residents of the county and surrounding area are mentioned within the book.
Subjects: North Carolina, Gold, Cabarrus County
Places: Cabarrus County, North Carolina
People: John Reed
Time periods: 1799