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Pay Dirt: A Panorama Of American Gold-Rushes

Pay Dirt: A Panorama Of American Gold-Rushes

Quiett, Glenn Chesney

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesWest

ISBN10: 1163163635
ISBN13: 9781163163634
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 568
Weight: 1.65
Height: 1.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pay Dirt: A Panorama Of American Gold-Rushes by Glenn Chesney Quiett is a comprehensive account of the gold rushes that occurred in the United States from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century. The book covers the famous California Gold Rush of 1849, as well as lesser-known rushes in places like Georgia, Colorado, and Alaska. Quiett delves into the social and economic impacts of these gold rushes, exploring the lives of the miners who sought their fortunes in the goldfields and the communities that sprang up around them. The book also examines the environmental consequences of gold mining, including the destruction of natural habitats and the pollution of waterways. Through a combination of historical research and personal narrative, Pay Dirt provides a fascinating look at one of the most enduring and iconic aspects of American history.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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