How to Get Rich in the California Gold Rush
An Adventurer's Guide to the Fabulous Riches Disovered in 1848
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2008]
Format: Book
Description: 47 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 27 cm
The fictional Thomas Hartley gives readers a historical portrait of life in the California gold fields, offering a unique and witty snapshot of a key period in the economic development of the United States.
Subjects:
Gold mines and mining -- California -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Prospecting -- California -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Frontier and pioneer life -- California -- Juvenile literature.
California -- History -- 1846-1850 -- Juvenile literature.
California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile literature.
Gold mines and mining -- California -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Prospecting -- California -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Frontier and pioneer life -- California -- Juvenile literature.
California -- History -- 1846-1850 -- Juvenile literature.
California -- Gold discoveries -- Juvenile literature.
Target Audience: NC990L
ISBN:
9781426303159
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C HISTORY US Westward Ols | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C HISTORY US Westward Ols | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C HISTORY US Westward Ols | Sandhills Indoors | Children's NonFiction | In |
C HISTORY US Westward Ols | Southeast | Children's NonFiction | In |
C HISTORY US Westward Ols | Southeast | Children's NonFiction | In |
"Neither the particulars of Mr. Hartley's journey, nor in fact the existence of Mr. Hartley himself, can be verified by independent means"--Editor's note.
Includes bibliographical references (page 45).
Includes bibliographical references (page 45).