by Malcolm J Rohrbough (Author)
On the morning of January 24, 1848, James W Marshall discovered gold in California. The news spread across the continent, launching hundreds of ships and hitching a thousand prairie schooners. This title demonstrates that in its far-reaching repercussions, it was the most significant event in the first half of the nineteenth century.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 374
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 29 Sep 1998
ISBN 10: 0520216598
ISBN 13: 9780520216594