Chronicles of California: Gold is the Cornerstone
Hardcover
1947 · Berkeley And Los Angeles
by Caughey, John Walton
Berkeley And Los Angeles: University of California Press. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1947. Hardcover. A Nearly Fine edition that has tanned pages and bumped corners in a Very Good- dust-jacket that is soield and has some chipping and tearing around the outer edges ; The Chronicles of California is a book that tells the story of the Gold Rush from multiple perspectives. John Walton, the author, takes the reader on a journey from the gold fields of California to the political and social landscape of the time. Waltons writing is engaging and easy to read, and he weaves in interesting historical anecdotes throughout the book. The Chronicles of California is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the Gold Rush or early American history.; 8vo; 321 pages . (Inventory #: 123822)