The Gold Rush era was an amazing time in our country’s history. California had just been occupied during the Mexican-American War and wasn’t officially a U.S. territory yet when gold was discovered in 1848. Suddenly the whole world was electrified by the news and tales of men digging vast amounts of wealth out of the ground; even finding gold nuggets just lying around. Within five years; 250;000 miners dug up more than $200 million in gold—about $600 billion in today’s dollars.Gold offers a feel for what it was like to live through the heady days of the discovery and exploitation of gold in California in the mid-1800s through firsthand accounts; short stories; and tall tales written by the people who were there. These eyewitness accounts offer an immediacy that brings the events to life.
#955116 in Books Running Press 2003-10-16 2003-10-14Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 .63 x 8.84 x 11.26l; #File Name: 076241652196 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Enough to Spark InterestBy T. HenkleIf you're looking for a short reference book on the setting of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin Series; then "The World of Jack Aubrey" may fit the bill.I can't remember when; or where I bought this; probably at Half Price Books.After receiving my latest shipment of Sails of Glory naval wargame and miniatures; I was in the mood for an Age-of-Sail book I could easily read while on a cardio machine at the gym."The World of Jack Aubrey" is nicely illustrated; contains some informative charts; and provides a nice overview of life in the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. Other navies and even pirates are given a paragraph's-length examination.If there's any shortcoming about this book it's--well-- it's short. Weighing-in at 96 illustrated pages; it took me just over two hours to finish. Some of the chapters end rather abruptly. I noticed a couple of typos; while one of the 3-star raters on .com discovered even more."The World of Jack Aubrey" is a nice introductory; Age-of-Sail reference book that doesn't take up too much room on your book shelf; and is handy to have at your side while reading.Even the readers who liked it more than I did; commented on the thin amount of material there is between the front and back covers.While I liked "The World of Jack Aubrey;" and plan on keeping it; I'd have to go elsewhere for more in-depth material.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great introduction to the Age of Nelson world.By CaptainGriffinGreat book. It is really basic in the way it deals with things so if it's the first book you are picking up to support your new Age of Nelson habit then its a perfect choice. If you've been into Aubrey or Hornblower or any of that for a while you will probably find it a little redundant and simple. Even then its a great lure to help draw your friends into your obsession.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. If you happen to be reading the Patrick Obrian Jack ...By FrancisIf you happen to be reading the Patrick Obrian Jack Aubrey series and aren't quite up to speed on 18th/19th century British navy nomenclature; inventory; and equipment it becomes an available visual reference.
