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Author:
Richards, Leonard L.
Title:
The California gold rush and the coming of the civil war.
Publisher:
Vintage,
Copyright Date:
2008, c2007
Description:
289 p. : ill., maps : 21 cm.
Subject:
Politicians--California--History--1846-1850.
Politicians--United States--History--1845-1850.
Sectionalism (United States)--History--19th century.
Slavery--History--United States--History--19th century.
California--Gold discoveries.
California--History--1946-1850.
California--Politics and government--1846-1850.
United States--Causes.--Civil War, 1861-1865--Causes.
United States--Politics and government--1815-1861.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [239-278]) and index.
Summary:
The 1848 discovery of gold in the Sierra Nevada -- California statehood -- Slave or free state -- Railroads -- One or two states -- Battles in Washington, DC.
ISBN:
0307277577 (pbk.)
9780307277572 (pbk.)
9780307277572
0307277577
OCLC:
(OCoLC)180177463
Locations:
TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)
XXPH787 -- Council Bluffs Public Library (Council Bluffs)
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

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