Author: BRANDS, H. W.
Title: The age of gold : the story of an obsession that shook the world
Description: London : William Heinemann 2005. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 547 pages; Physical desc. : 547 p. 16 p. of plates : maps ; ; 24 cm. Originally published by Doubleday. New York. 2002. Includes bibliographical references (p. 509-527) and index. Subject: Gold mines and mining --California --History --19th century --Gold discoveries --Social aspects --United States --Civilization --1783-1865 --Social conditions - To 1865. Summary: The discovery of gold by a team of Mormon mill workers in 1848 sparked a frenzy that shook the world. People swarmed to California from as far as China and Australia. They came from England and France. from Ireland and Chile. leaving behind their families and everything they owned in the hope of making their fortunes in the new world. They came by ship and overland. braving Tierra del Fuego and the pestilences of Panama. lured by the promise of gold. In a spellbinding narrative that spans several continents. Brands brings the fervour and excitement of the gold rush vividly to life. The Age of Gold is narrative history at its best. the astonishing tale of one of the most extraordinary speculative frenzies in history. told by a master historian. by H.W. Brands.ISBN: 043401320X. Weight in Kg appr.:

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