Mother Lode 1849 to 1949 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417995745)

""Mother Lode 1849 to 1949"" is a historical book written by May Merrill Miller. The book covers the period from the California Gold Rush in 1849 to the year 1949, which marks the centennial of the gold rush. The author explores the history of the Mother Lode region, a rich gold-bearing area in the Sierra Nevada foothills, and its impact on the state of California and the United States as a whole.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Mother Lode's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the gold rush and the discovery of gold in California. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the social, economic, and political impact of the gold rush on the region and the nation.The author also discusses the lives of the people who lived and worked in the Mother Lode during this period, including miners, merchants, and other settlers. She describes the challenges they faced, including harsh living conditions, disease, and conflicts with Native Americans.Throughout the book, the author uses primary sources such as diaries, letters, and newspaper articles to provide a vivid and detailed account of the Mother Lode's history. She also includes photographs and illustrations to bring the region and its people to life.Overall, ""Mother Lode 1849 to 1949"" is a comprehensive and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into one of the most important periods in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of California, the gold rush, or the development of 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.

Author: May Merrill Miller
ISBN-10: 1417995742
ISBN-13: 9781417995745
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d