The California Gold Rush and the coming of the Civil War /
by Richards, Leonard L.
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BookPublisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2007Edition: 1st ed.Description: 289 p. : ill., maps : 25 cm.ISBN: 030726520X.Subject(s): Politicians -- California -- History | Politicians -- United States -- History | Regionalism -- United States -- History | Slavery -- United States -- Political aspects -- History | California -- Gold discoveries | California -- History | California -- Politics and government | United States -- History -- 1861-1865, Civil War -- Causes | United States -- Politics and government -- 1815-1861 | United States -- History -- 1815-1861Online resources: Contributor biographical information | Publisher description Summary: Examines the role the California Gold Rush played in the events leading up to the Civil War including the debate between the Northern and Southern states over California.
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Book | NF 979.4 R (Browse shelf) | Available | H032905555 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Examines the role the California Gold Rush played in the events leading up to the Civil War including the debate between the Northern and Southern states over California.
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