Rush for riches
J. S. Holliday
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Rush for riches
Published
1999
Publisher
Oakland Museum of California
Pages
355
ISBN-10
0520214013
Description
This book carries the story of the world's first gold rush from 1849 through the free-for-all decades of the 1860s and 70's and on to the climactic year 1884. J. S. Holliday describes California's transformation from the quietude of a Mexican hinterland to the forefront of entrepreneurial capitalism. He follows gold mining's swift evolution from treasure hunt to vast industry, traces the prodigal plunder of California's virgin rivers and abundant forests, and describes improvised feats of engineering, breathtaking in their scope and execution. Holliday also conjures the ambitious, often ruthless Californians whose rush for riches rapidly changed the state: the Silver Kings of the Comstock Lode, the timber barons of the Sierra forests, the Big Four who built the first transcontinental railroad, and the lesser profit-seekers who owned steamboats, pack mules, gambling dens, and bordellos - and, most important for California's future, the farmers who prospered by feeding the rapidly growing population. The central theme of Rush for Riches is how, after decades of careless freedom, the miners were finally reined in by the farmers, and how their once mutually dependent relationship soured into hostility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Rush for riches?
This edition of Rush for riches has approximately 355 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rush for riches?
For most readers, Rush for riches typically takes between 7h 24m and 4h 56m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 88,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 55m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 88,750 words
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What is the word count of Rush for riches?
The estimated word count for Rush for riches is approximately 88,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Rush for riches?
Rush for riches was written by J. S. Holliday.
When was Rush for riches published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.