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The Golden Crucible: An Introduction to the History of American California 1850 to 1905

The Golden Crucible: An Introduction to the History of American California 1850 to 1905

Ross, Blake

Paperback

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesRegional: West

ISBN10: 1162742364
ISBN13: 9781162742366
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Golden Crucible: An Introduction to the History of American California 1850 to 1905 by Ross, Blake is a comprehensive book that delves into the history of California during the period of 1850 to 1905. The book explores the social, economic, and political changes that occurred during this time, including the impact of the Gold Rush, the development of the railroad system, and the rise of the agricultural industry. It also examines the cultural and ethnic diversity of California, including the experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, and Asian immigrants. The book provides a detailed account of the events and people that shaped California's history and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities that the state faced during this critical period. The Golden Crucible is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of California and the American West.1930. First Prize Essay James D. Phelan Historical Essay Contest held under the auspices of the San Francisco Branch, League of American Pen Women. From the Introduction: The Golden Crucible is well named, because, first of all, in the minds of the people, California is regarded as the Golden State. It was not the actual discovery by Cabrillo that awakened wonder, but the discovery of gold by Marshall. The heroic days were the days of the vast immigration following the uncovering of the precious metal.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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