Life as a Prospector in the California Gold Rush

By Amelia Madison and Kate Shoup

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1502617803
• ISBN13: 9781502617804
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.2" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6