Days of Gold

The California Gold Rush and the American Nation

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Malcolm J Rohrbough

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In this history of the California Gold Rush, Malcolm Rohrbough demonstrates that in its far-reaching repercussions, it was one of the most significant events of the 19th century. He argues that no other series of events produced such a vast movement of people; called into question basic values of marriage, family, work, wealth, and leisure; led to so many varied consequences; and left such vivid memories among its participants. Through research in diaries, letters, and other archival sources, Rohrbough uncovers the personal dilemmas and confusion that the Gold Rush brought, to the 49ers as well as to the families and communities they left behind.

Author Biography:

Malcolm J. Rohrbough is Professor of History at the University of Iowa and author of Aspen: The History of a Silver-Mining Town, 1879-1893 (1986) and The Trans-Appalachian Frontier: People, Societies and Institutions, 1775-1850 (1990).

Release date NZ

October 15th, 1998

Author

Malcolm J Rohrbough

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Illustrations

14 b-w illustrations, 4 maps

Pages

388

Dimensions

156x235x23

ISBN-13

9780520216594

Product ID

25016697

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