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The Golden Shore

The Golden Shore

Shaftel, George Armin

Paperback

Historical Figures20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162789174
ISBN13: 9781162789170
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Golden Shore by George Armin Shaftel is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a young German immigrant named Johann Augustus Sutter, who arrived in California in the early 19th century. Sutter dreams of building a new life in the United States and sets out to create a settlement in the Sacramento Valley. He establishes a trading post, a sawmill, and a fort, and soon becomes a prominent figure in the region.However, Sutter's dreams are shattered when gold is discovered on his land, and the rush of fortune seekers arrives, destroying his settlement and his way of life. The novel follows Sutter's journey as he tries to protect his land and his people from the greed and violence of the gold rush.The Golden Shore is a captivating tale of ambition, betrayal, and the search for the American dream. It offers a vivid portrayal of the early years of California and the impact of the gold rush on the people who lived through it. Shaftel's writing is rich in detail and historical accuracy, bringing to life the sights, sounds, and smells of the frontier. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of California or the American West.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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