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The Land of Gold Or

The Land of Gold Or

Walter Colton

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
ISBN:
9781020716324
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Walter Colton offers a fascinating account of his time in California during the Gold Rush era. His experience as a prominent resident of the region allows him to provide insights into various aspects of life in California such as government, commerce, and the challenges of seeking gold. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the history of the Gold Rush.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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