Isbn: 9781330933541 - marian rooke, or the quest for fortune: a tale of the younger world (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book sets out to investigate the gold rush of 1849, which saw a mass exodus from all walks of life heading west in pursuit of riches. The author examines how the gold rush drastically accelerated America's expansion, leading to new territories, unprecedented immigration, and advancing the indigenous peoples of the great plains to the forefront of political and social discourse of the time. However, while the pursuit of gold was a motivating factor for many, the author suggests that there was a more profound subtext to America's relentless westward expansion. This book reframes our understanding of a pivotal moment in American history, exploring themes of identity, greed, bravery, and the unfailing human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …