The California Gold Rush-Landmark Books-HC

{This Landmark series features American history for young students,}
In 19 short, easy-to-read chapters the author sketches the fascinating outline of the discovery of gold, providing interesting descriptions of the various routes taken by feverish prospectors--from all over the world--to reach the California coast. She includes the methods used to find "color" and authentic details of life in the mining camps--about the miners' gritty work to their Sunday entertainment.
Learn why James Marshall, the white man who first discovered gold at Sutter's Mill, and Augustus Sutter, the wealthy Swiss land baron in Spanish California, did not profit from the spectacular event. Find out why many men became rich, but Not by digging or panning gold themselves. Savor the excitement as gold fever swept the globe, resulting in statehood in just two years! This is a fun, non-fiction read based on historical facts, presented in a format that will appeal to elementary and junior high students.

I bought this book for my 11-year old grandsons. We recently visited the Bodie Mine in California and I wanted them to know more about the Gold Rush. I read the book myself and found it to be historically accurate and pleasant to read with the addition of fictional characters. I would recommend this book to children who are interested in reading about the life and times in the Gold Rush era.