The forty-niners : a novel of the Gold Rush
Johnstone, William W.2025
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In January of 1848, the discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in California sparked a nationwide frenzy, fuelling the dreams of Americans from coast to coast. By 1849, hundreds of thousands of fortune hunters from across the globe headed west to stake their claim. Armed with pan or pickaxe, driven by greed or glory, every last one of them was determined to strike it rich - or die trying. For Cord Bennett, it was more than a dream. California was his destiny - even if he didn't know it yet. Forced to leave his family farm in the Ozarks, he reluctantly joins his two older brothers on the treacherous journey west. Together, they would endure harsh weather, fierce tribal attacks, and roving outlaws. But their biggest challenge comes when they reach the gold-rich canyon of Rio Oro.
Main title:
The forty-niners : a novel of the Gold Rush / William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone.
Author:
Johnstone, William W., authorJohnstone, J. A., author
Imprint:
New York : Pinnacle Books, 2025.
Collation:
393 pages ; 18 cm
ISBN:
9780786049899 (pbk)
Dewey class:
813.54
LC class:
PS3560.O415
Language:
English
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BRN:
4234121
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