Pay Dirt: A Panorama Of American Gold-Rushes (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164514831)

Pay Dirt: A Panorama Of American Gold-Rushes is a comprehensive book that explores the history of gold rushes in America. Written by Glenn Chesney Quiett, the book covers the various gold rushes that took place in America, from the California Gold Rush of 1848 to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896. The author provides a detailed account of the events that led to each gold rush, the people who participated in them, and the impact they had on American history.The book is divided into chapters that cover each gold rush separately, providing a chronological account of the events that occurred during each period. The author also explores the social and economic impact of each gold rush, including the effect on the indigenous populations, the influx of immigrants, and the development of mining towns and industries.Pay Dirt: A Panorama Of American Gold-Rushes is a well-researched and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into one of the most significant periods in American history. The author's attention to detail and his ability to bring the events to life make this book an excellent read for anyone interested in American history, mining, or the human experience during times of great change and upheaval.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: Glenn Chesney Quiett
ISBN-10: 1164514830
ISBN-13: 9781164514831
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 568
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.38d