Cover; Half Title; Editorial Board; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Series Introduction; List of Figures; Acknowledgments; Timeline; Introduction; 1 "Gold on the American River!"; 2 Deciding to Go; 3 The Stampede of 1849; 4 Rushed Foundations; 5 Reckonings; 6 California Changes the Nation; 7 Fools' Gold; Documents; Suggested Readings; Bibliography; Index
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-212) and index
