""California Called Them: A Saga Of Golden Days And Roaring Camps"" by Robert O'Brien is a historical account of the California Gold Rush and the people who were drawn to the state in search of fortune and adventure. The book covers a period from 1849 to 1855, when California was still a wild and untamed land, and tells the stories of the miners, prospectors, gamblers, and other colorful characters who flocked to the region during this time.The book...