America's Gold Rush: John Sutter and the Discovery of Gold in California

By Joanne Mattern

Book Overview

The frenzy sparked by the discovery of gold on John Sutter's land changed the lives of Americans forever, especially John Sutter's. This story traces John Sutter's struggle to hold onto his fortune while many were striking it rich. Readers will marvel at the tremendous wealth gained and lost on Sutter's land during this exciting time in American history.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823943658
• ISBN13: 9780823943654
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8