Douglas Fetherling: 1 book
The Gold Crusades
A Social History of Gold Rushes, 1849-1929
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 1997
Among the hordes of starry-eyed 'argonauts' who flocked to the California gold rush of 1849 was an Australian named Edward Hargraves. He left America empty-handed, only to find gold in his own backyard. The result was the great Australian rush of the 1850s, which also attracted participants from around...
