Life as a Prospector in the California Gold Rush (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781502617903)

People often dream of becoming rich. However, in the mid-1800s, people really could become rich overnight. The California gold rush brought many men to the area. These prospectors searched for gold. Some became lucky, while others lost all of their life savings. This book describes the history of the California gold rush and highlights what life was like for the men, women, and children who lived through the era.

Author: Kate Shoup
ISBN-10: 1502617900
ISBN-13: 9781502617903
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2016
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 6.80h x 8.30w x 0.10d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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