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"In 1848, carpenter James Marshall made a chance discovery that would change the face of the American West. That discovery: a few shiny flakes-of gold in a rive

An event of international significance, the California gold rush created a more diverse, metropolitan society than the world had ever known. In Riches for All,

Traces the history of the California Gold Rush from 1849 through 1884 when a court decision forced the shut down of the hydraulic mining operations, bringing de

Two of the most influential forces in American history are business and religion. Merchants and Ministers weaves the two together in a history of the relationsh

An adventurer shares his experience looking for gold during the California Gold Rush.