The Argonauts of the Gold Rush were forced to endure harshand unforgiving conditions in the gold fields. The Saloon offered an escape from the reality of life as a miner....
The Argonauts of the Gold Rush were charmed and captivated by Sam Brannan’s claim of gold in the American River. His proclamation proved the catalyst to a new era in...
The Argonauts of the Gold Rush were Speculators, leaving home for the unlikely opportunity of striking it rich in the gold fields. The miners too were speculating when staking claims,...
During the California Gold Rush, gold dust served as the preferred currency. A miner would open his purse of gold, offering merchants and barkeeps to take a pinch of dust...