Author: Carl R. Green
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
ISBN: 9780766013476
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Examines the thrills and disappointments of the nineteenth-century rush for gold in California, during which people abandoned their jobs and homes and headed west in hopes of becoming rich.
The California Trail to Gold in American History
Author: Carl R. Green
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
ISBN: 9780766013476
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Examines the thrills and disappointments of the nineteenth-century rush for gold in California, during which people abandoned their jobs and homes and headed west in hopes of becoming rich.
Publisher: Enslow Publishing
ISBN: 9780766013476
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Examines the thrills and disappointments of the nineteenth-century rush for gold in California, during which people abandoned their jobs and homes and headed west in hopes of becoming rich.
The California Trail
Author: George R. Stewart
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803291430
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
In 1841 and 1842 small groups of emigrants tried to discover a route to California passable by wagons. Without reliable maps or guides, they pushed ahead, retreated, detoured, split up, and regrouped, reaching their destination only at great cost of property and life. But they had found a trail, or cleared one, and by their mistakes had shown others how to take wagon trains across half a continent. By 1844 a great migration was in progress. Each successive party learned from those who went before where to cross rivers and mountains, when to rest, when to forge ahead, and how to find food and water. Increased experience was translated into better wagon designs, improved understanding of climate and terrain, and better-supplied and -organized caravans. George R. Stewart's California Trail describes the trail's year-by-year changes as weather conditions, new exploration, and the changing character of emigrants affected it. Successes and disasters (like the Donner party's fate) are presented in nearly personal detail. More than a history of the trail, this book tells how to travel it, what it felt like, what was feared and hoped for.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803291430
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
In 1841 and 1842 small groups of emigrants tried to discover a route to California passable by wagons. Without reliable maps or guides, they pushed ahead, retreated, detoured, split up, and regrouped, reaching their destination only at great cost of property and life. But they had found a trail, or cleared one, and by their mistakes had shown others how to take wagon trains across half a continent. By 1844 a great migration was in progress. Each successive party learned from those who went before where to cross rivers and mountains, when to rest, when to forge ahead, and how to find food and water. Increased experience was translated into better wagon designs, improved understanding of climate and terrain, and better-supplied and -organized caravans. George R. Stewart's California Trail describes the trail's year-by-year changes as weather conditions, new exploration, and the changing character of emigrants affected it. Successes and disasters (like the Donner party's fate) are presented in nearly personal detail. More than a history of the trail, this book tells how to travel it, what it felt like, what was feared and hoped for.
The Opening of the California Trail
Author: George R. Stewart
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520349253
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1953.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520349253
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1953.
The Oregon Trail
Author: Francis Parkman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : California National Historic Trail
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : California National Historic Trail
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
Martha of California
Author: James Otis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : West (U.S.)
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The story of westward migration as told for children describing the route, places, peoples, and events.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : West (U.S.)
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The story of westward migration as told for children describing the route, places, peoples, and events.
Trails to California
Author: Ann Ingalls
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1425835074
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
In the 1800s, traveling to California was dangerous, but the states earliest settlers traveled there in search of new lives. Learn about Californias first settlers including Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, John Bidwell, and more! This primary source e-book builds students reading skills and promotes civics and social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1425835074
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
In the 1800s, traveling to California was dangerous, but the states earliest settlers traveled there in search of new lives. Learn about Californias first settlers including Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, John Bidwell, and more! This primary source e-book builds students reading skills and promotes civics and social studies content literacy. The dynamic primary source maps, letters, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features appropriately leveled text to accommodate different reading levels. Additional features include Read and Respond and a culminating activity that prompt students to dive deeper into the text for additional reading and learning.
The California Trail Yesterday & Today
Author: William E. Hill
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
The Oregon & California Trail Diary of Jane Gould in 1862
Author: Jane Gould
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
The California Trail
The California Trail
Author: Ralph Compton
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN: 1429903104
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
From bestselling author Ralph Compton—the bold saga of a trail-blazing cattle drive in the blistering heat of the California gold rush. The only riches Texans had left after the Civil War were five million maverick longhorns and the brains and brawn to drive them north to where the money was. But it all took a wild and dangerous turn on the California Trail, a passage overrun with dreamers, schemers, and gold... Gold fever has hit California, and suddenly the land is full of hungry pioneers. For Texas brothers Gil and Van Austin, it means a chance to sell their well-grazed longhorns after years of hard ranching and a death-defying cattle drive up through Mexico. The only thing that stands between them and California is a scorching desert, swollen rivers, a barrage of Indian attacks, and a passel of outlaws. And while the Texans are ready and willing to take it all on, there’s one thing they’re not prepared for: the ultimate act of treachery, greed, and back-stabbing deceit. . .
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN: 1429903104
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
From bestselling author Ralph Compton—the bold saga of a trail-blazing cattle drive in the blistering heat of the California gold rush. The only riches Texans had left after the Civil War were five million maverick longhorns and the brains and brawn to drive them north to where the money was. But it all took a wild and dangerous turn on the California Trail, a passage overrun with dreamers, schemers, and gold... Gold fever has hit California, and suddenly the land is full of hungry pioneers. For Texas brothers Gil and Van Austin, it means a chance to sell their well-grazed longhorns after years of hard ranching and a death-defying cattle drive up through Mexico. The only thing that stands between them and California is a scorching desert, swollen rivers, a barrage of Indian attacks, and a passel of outlaws. And while the Texans are ready and willing to take it all on, there’s one thing they’re not prepared for: the ultimate act of treachery, greed, and back-stabbing deceit. . .