Includes index. Includes bibliographical references (page 29) and index.
Contents:
The Gold Rush begins -- Prospectors flock to California -- The life of a prospector -- A prospector's tools -- The impact of the Gold Rush -- Glossary.
Summary:
Describes what life was like for prospectors during the California Gold Rush, detailing the hardships they faced, what a typical day was like, what tools they used, and the lasting impact of the gold rush on California and the nation.
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