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In 1849, 90,000 miners arrived in California with dreams of striking it rich. Today, in towns such as Sonora, Sutter Creek, and Placerville near the Sierra Nevadas, modern gold-seekers and history buffs can retrace the footsteps of the 49ers. This comprehensive guidebook to the gold rush country shares a wealth of information mined from years of research and the authors extensive travels throughout the region. Featuring complete descriptions and accurate directions to historic sites, historic inns, and fine dining, its a must-have guide for anyone planning to join the sesquicentennial (1990-2000) of Californias gold rush.

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Traveling California's Gold Rush Country
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Leslie A. Kelly
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A FALCON GUIDE
Falcon is continually expanding its list of recreational guidebooks. All books include detailed descriptions, accurate maps, and all the information necessary for enjoyable trips. You can order extra copies of this book and get information and prices for other Falcon guidebooks by writing Falcon, P.O. Box 1718, Helena, MT 59624 or calling toll-free 1-800-582-2665. Also, please ask for a free copy of our current catalog. Our e-mail address is falconbk@ix.netcom.com and visit our website at www.falconguide.com .
1997 by Falcon Publishing, Inc.,
Helena, Montana.
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2
Printed in the United States of America.
All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or parts thereof in any form, except for inclusion of brief quotations in a review.
All photos by Leslie A. Kelly unless otherwise noted.
Cover photo and color section by Leslie A. Kelly.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Kelly, Leslie A.
Traveling California's Gold Rush Country / by Leslie A. Kelly.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 1-56044-484-3
1. CaliforniaGuidebooks. 2. Historic SitesCalifornia
Guidebooks. 3. CaliforniaGold discoveries. 4. Gold mines and
miningCaliforniaHistory. I. Title.
F859.3.K45 1997
917.9404'53dc21
97-15108
CIP
Picture 3 Text pages printed on recycled paper.
CAUTION
Outdoor recreational activities are by their very nature potentially hazardous. All participants in such activities must assume the responsibility for their own actions and safety. The information contained in this guidebook cannot replace sound judgment and good decision-making skills, which help reduce risk exposure, nor does the scope of this book allow for disclosure of all the potential hazards and risks involved in such activities.
Learn as much as possible about the outdoor recreational activities you participate in, prepare for the unexpected, and be safe and cautious. The reward will be a safer and more enjoyable experience.
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Contents Acknowledgments vi Preface vii - photo 4
Contents
Acknowledgments
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Preface
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Legend
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Overview Map: California Gold Rush Country
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Chapter OneCalifornia's Gold Rush Country
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Discovery and Early History of California
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Post Gold Rush
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Chapter TwoHow to Use This Guide
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California Gold Discovery to Statehood Sesquicentennial
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Sleeping Where Presidents, Mark Twain, Bret Harte, and 49ers Slept
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The California Highway Patrol, 911, Stop Signs, Gasoline, and Deer
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Seasons and Topography
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A Few Caveats about This Guide and California's Gold Rush Country
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Private Property and Poison Oak
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Should You Decide to Become a Miner
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Mining Terms
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Errors and Omissions
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Chapter ThreeOrganizing Your Tour of California's Gold Rush Country
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