Gold is the Cornerstone (Chronicles of California)

Hardcover Cloth 321 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition 1948. Nice red boards and black embossing shows off this Clean, tight copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear. Edges have the usual yellowing. Pages are lightly toned. A smooth unclipped dust jacket is discolored with age with the usual shelf wear - a few tears, scrapes, stains, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. John Walton Caughey explores the history of the California Gold Rush of 1849 and its impact on American society. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of the Gold Rush. The first part of the book provides a detailed account of the discovery of gold in California and the subsequent rush of fortune seekers to the region. Caughey describes the various groups of people who came to California during this time, including miners, merchants, and immigrants from around the world. The second part of the book examines the impact of the Gold Rush on the American economy and society. Caughey discusses the role of gold in the American monetary system and the ways in which the Gold Rush helped to shape American capitalism. He also explores the impact of the Gold Rush on the lives of ordinary Americans, including women and minorities. The third part of the book focuses on the legacy of the Gold Rush, including the lasting impact it had on the state of California and the nation as a whole. Caughey discusses the ways in which the Gold Rush continues to shape American culture and identity, and he reflects on the lessons that can be learned from this pivotal moment in American history. Overall, "Gold is the Cornerstone" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the California Gold Rush and its significance in American history.