Hard road west : history & geology along the Gold Rush trail
(Book - Regular Print)
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Published
Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2007.
Physical Desc
xxi, 329 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Status
Prescott Public Library - NF - Nonfiction Books
978.02 MEL
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978.02 MEL
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Yavapai College Verde - STORAGE - Storage
F593.M479 2007
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F593.M479 2007
1 available
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Published
Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2007.
Format
Book - Regular Print
Language
English
Notes
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.
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LC Subjects
Biographies.
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.
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.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Meldahl, K. H. (2007). Hard road west: history & geology along the Gold Rush trail . University of Chicago Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Meldahl, Keith Heyer. 2007. Hard Road West: History & Geology Along the Gold Rush Trail. University of Chicago Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Meldahl, Keith Heyer. Hard Road West: History & Geology Along the Gold Rush Trail University of Chicago Press, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Meldahl, Keith Heyer. Hard Road West: History & Geology Along the Gold Rush Trail University of Chicago Press, 2007.
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