Hard road west: history & geology along the Gold Rush trail
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Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2007.
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Book
ISBN:
9780226519609, 0226519600
Physical Desc:
xxi, 329 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
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SD144.S63 F74 2007
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In 1849 news of the discovery of gold in California triggered an enormous wave of emigration toward the Pacific. Lured by the promise of riches, thousands of settlers left behind the forests, rain, and fertile soil of the eastern United States in favor of the rough-hewn lands of the American West. The dramatic terrain they struggled to cross is so familiar to us now that it is hard to imagine how frightening--even godforsaken--its sheer rock faces and barren deserts seemed to our forebears. This book brings their perspective vividly to life, weaving together the epic overland journey of the covered wagon trains and the compelling story of the landscape they encountered. Geologist Meldahl uses diaries and letters of the settlers themselves--as well as the countless hours he has spent following the trail--to reveal how the geology and geography of the West directly affected our nation's westward expansion. --From publisher description.
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Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
Geology -- West (U.S.)
Landforms -- West (U.S.)
Landscapes -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century.
Overland journeys to the Pacific.
Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography.
Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century.
West (U.S.) -- Description and travel.
West (U.S.) -- Geography.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1848-1860.
Geology -- West (U.S.)
Landforms -- West (U.S.)
Landscapes -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century.
Overland journeys to the Pacific.
Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- Biography.
Pioneers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century.
West (U.S.) -- Description and travel.
West (U.S.) -- Geography.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1848-1860.
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English
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [307]-315) and index.
Description
In 1849 news of the discovery of gold in California triggered an enormous wave of emigration toward the Pacific. Lured by the promise of riches, thousands of settlers left behind the forests, rain, and fertile soil of the eastern United States in favor of the rough-hewn lands of the American West. The dramatic terrain they struggled to cross is so familiar to us now that it is hard to imagine how frightening--even godforsaken--its sheer rock faces and barren deserts seemed to our forebears. This book brings their perspective vividly to life, weaving together the epic overland journey of the covered wagon trains and the compelling story of the landscape they encountered. Geologist Meldahl uses diaries and letters of the settlers themselves--as well as the countless hours he has spent following the trail--to reveal how the geology and geography of the West directly affected our nation's westward expansion. --From publisher description.
Awards
Association of American Publishers PROSE Award, 2007.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Meldahl, K. H. (2007). Hard road west: history & geology along the Gold Rush trail. Chicago, University of Chicago Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Meldahl, Keith Heyer. 2007. Hard Road West: History & Geology Along the Gold Rush Trail. Chicago, University of Chicago Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Meldahl, Keith Heyer, Hard Road West: History & Geology Along the Gold Rush Trail. Chicago, University of Chicago Press, 2007.
MLA Citation (style guide)Meldahl, Keith Heyer. Hard Road West: History & Geology Along the Gold Rush Trail. Chicago, University of Chicago Press, 2007.
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