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In time for the 150th anniversary of the California Gold Rush, this revised and updated edition of The Mother Lode captures this fascinating region in lively text and beautiful photographs. Kristin Wrisley tells the dramatic story of the 1849 Gold Rush while leading readers along a contemporary tour of breathtaking Highway 49. Over 150 images by Charles Moore present the diverse landscapes, historic towns, and colorful characters that make up today’s Mother Lode. An ideal companion to the region, this is a gorgeous keepsake and guidebook.
About the Author
Charles Moore worked for Life magazine for more than 15 years. A longtime resident of Columbia, California, he now lives in western Massachusetts.
Kristin Wrisley lived in the Mother Lode for several years and now lives in Petaluma, California.
In time for the 150th anniversary of the California Gold Rush, this revised and updated edition of The Mother Lode captures this fascinating region in lively text and beautiful photographs. Kristin Wrisley tells the dramatic story of the 1849 Gold Rush while leading readers along a contemporary tour of breathtaking Highway 49. Over 150 images by Charles Moore present the diverse landscapes, historic towns, and colorful characters that make up today’s Mother Lode. An ideal companion to the region, this is a gorgeous keepsake and guidebook.
About the Author
Charles Moore worked for Life magazine for more than 15 years. A longtime resident of Columbia, California, he now lives in western Massachusetts.
Kristin Wrisley lived in the Mother Lode for several years and now lives in Petaluma, California.
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MARIPOSA, THE HEART OF THE ORIGINAL MOTHER Lode, is now the Gold County's southern gateway. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Mother Lode, Nevada City, Grass Valley, Sierra City, San Francisco, Wells Fargo, North Bloomfield, Angels Camp, Black Bart, Chinese Camp, Gold Country, Bear Valley, Joaquin Murieta, Moaning Cavern, Amador County, Empire Mine, Lola Montez, Sierra Buttes, Yuba River, American River, July Fourth, Kentucky Mine, Mark Twain, San Andreas, United States New!
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MARIPOSA, THE HEART OF THE ORIGINAL MOTHER Lode, is now the Gold County's southern gateway. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
gold towns, hydraulic mining, gold rush days Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mother Lode, Nevada City, Grass Valley, Sierra City, San Francisco, Wells Fargo, North Bloomfield, Angels Camp, Black Bart, Chinese Camp, Gold Country, Bear Valley, Joaquin Murieta, Moaning Cavern, Amador County, Empire Mine, Lola Montez, Sierra Buttes, Yuba River, American River, July Fourth, Kentucky Mine, Mark Twain, San Andreas, United States New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Jumping Frog by Mark Twain on page 57, and page 65
- California Gold by Rodman W. Paul in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County (Running Press Miniature Editions) by Mark Twain on page 57, and page 65
- Rough and Ready (Viking Time-Travel) by Sandra Hill on page 98, and page 101
- The Ghost Towns of Amador by John R. Andrews in Back Matter
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