Articles related to "California Gold Rush"
Effects of the California Gold Rush
No one could have imagined the far-reaching implications of the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in Northern California.
sutter's mill • coloma • california gold rush • james wilson marshall • 1848 gold rush
No one could have imagined the far-reaching implications of the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in Northern California.
sutter's mill • coloma • california gold rush • james wilson marshall • 1848 gold rush
Shepherd Breeds
The Australian Shepherd and the German Shepherd are somewhat similiar but also different; however, both dogs still serve man in many ways.
guard dogs • sheep dogs • california gold rush • breed of shepherds • blue merle
The Australian Shepherd and the German Shepherd are somewhat similiar but also different; however, both dogs still serve man in many ways.
guard dogs • sheep dogs • california gold rush • breed of shepherds • blue merle
The New California Gold Rush
A new wave of prospectors finds natural treasures in California's gold country. The recession instigates placer claims on public land that still bears traces of gold.
new california gold rush • panning for gold • gold mining in the sierra nevadas • gold prospectors • placer claims
A new wave of prospectors finds natural treasures in California's gold country. The recession instigates placer claims on public land that still bears traces of gold.
new california gold rush • panning for gold • gold mining in the sierra nevadas • gold prospectors • placer claims
A Mother for All - Part 1
The life and work of Mary Jane Seacole has recently been under a deserved spotlight..how she would have chuckled!
mary seacole • mary seacole • jamaica • jamaica • kingston
The life and work of Mary Jane Seacole has recently been under a deserved spotlight..how she would have chuckled!
mary seacole • mary seacole • jamaica • jamaica • kingston
Joaquin Murrietta
Joaquin Murrietta, after miners rape his wife, seeks revenge and becomes a notorious outlaw of California’s gold rush era.
joaquin murrietta • california gold rush • notorious outlaw of california’s gold rush era • jesse james and the dalton brothers • mexico
Joaquin Murrietta, after miners rape his wife, seeks revenge and becomes a notorious outlaw of California’s gold rush era.
joaquin murrietta • california gold rush • notorious outlaw of california’s gold rush era • jesse james and the dalton brothers • mexico
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSE ON YOUR 34th YEAR!
This article commemorates Jesse James’ birthday and gives a brief history of his life and exploits.
james • jesse • frank • woodson • missouri
This article commemorates Jesse James’ birthday and gives a brief history of his life and exploits.
james • jesse • frank • woodson • missouri
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was just a baby when he went with the famous Lewis and Clrk Expedition to the Pacific. Later, he becamea trapper, scout, and mountain man.
lewis and clark expedition • sacagawea • meriwether lewis • william clark • toussaint chabonneau
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau was just a baby when he went with the famous Lewis and Clrk Expedition to the Pacific. Later, he becamea trapper, scout, and mountain man.
lewis and clark expedition • sacagawea • meriwether lewis • william clark • toussaint chabonneau
Murder in Montana 2
On that fateful Tuesday Scott pulled his gun and fired at his wife, blowing away the side of her face and the back of her head.
montana • butte • joe scott • molly forrest • murder in the west
On that fateful Tuesday Scott pulled his gun and fired at his wife, blowing away the side of her face and the back of her head.
montana • butte • joe scott • molly forrest • murder in the west
Murder in Montana 3
There were few opportunities for women in the west to earn a living. She could teach school, wash laundry, bake, or become a prostitute.
montana • butte • joe scott • molly forrest • murder in the west
There were few opportunities for women in the west to earn a living. She could teach school, wash laundry, bake, or become a prostitute.
montana • butte • joe scott • molly forrest • murder in the west
Murrietta The Outlaw
After Joaquin Murrietta’s wife is raped by miners he becomes a raging outlaw with many atrocities attributed to his doing.
joaquin murrietta • rape • desperadoes • california gold rush • outlaws of the old west
After Joaquin Murrietta’s wife is raped by miners he becomes a raging outlaw with many atrocities attributed to his doing.
joaquin murrietta • rape • desperadoes • california gold rush • outlaws of the old west
Samuel Brannan, California Pioneer
James Marshall discovered gold in 1848. That much is true. But It was Sam Brannan's genius for publicity that really began the great Gold Rush
samuel brannan • california gold rush • mormons • brigham young • vigilante comittee of 1851
James Marshall discovered gold in 1848. That much is true. But It was Sam Brannan's genius for publicity that really began the great Gold Rush
samuel brannan • california gold rush • mormons • brigham young • vigilante comittee of 1851
The Atrocities of Murrietta
A lot of atrocities have been attributed to Murrietta and his men, so many in fact that there is some doubt that he or they performed them all.
joaquin murrietta • horse thief • killer • atrocities • california gold rush
A lot of atrocities have been attributed to Murrietta and his men, so many in fact that there is some doubt that he or they performed them all.
joaquin murrietta • horse thief • killer • atrocities • california gold rush
Visit the Gold Rush Town of Columbia CA
While staying at Columbia Historic State Park gold rush town, listen to these miner's fun stories from volunteer docents, ride a stagecoach and even discover gold.
columbia historic state park in california • gold rush days and early american history • kid friendly vacations • volunteer docents • walking tours and museums
While staying at Columbia Historic State Park gold rush town, listen to these miner's fun stories from volunteer docents, ride a stagecoach and even discover gold.
columbia historic state park in california • gold rush days and early american history • kid friendly vacations • volunteer docents • walking tours and museums
C. Parkhurst: The Whip
C. Parkhurst drove stage for Wells Fargo for over twenty years between Santa Cruz and San Jose, California. He was one the best stage drivers the Old West ever knew. But Charley had a secret that wasn't disclosed until the day he died.
charley parkhurst • c parkhurst • charlotte parkhurst • historys wild women • women
C. Parkhurst drove stage for Wells Fargo for over twenty years between Santa Cruz and San Jose, California. He was one the best stage drivers the Old West ever knew. But Charley had a secret that wasn't disclosed until the day he died.
charley parkhurst • c parkhurst • charlotte parkhurst • historys wild women • women
Discover California's Gold Country on Hwy. 49
California State Highway 49 meanders through small towns made famous during the gold rush of 1849. Restored hotels, cafes and museums offer a glimpse of the past.
california's gold country • driving on highway 49 • visiting towns along california's hwy. 49 • sutter's mill • historic towns in california
California State Highway 49 meanders through small towns made famous during the gold rush of 1849. Restored hotels, cafes and museums offer a glimpse of the past.
california's gold country • driving on highway 49 • visiting towns along california's hwy. 49 • sutter's mill • historic towns in california
Free Soil or Slave State
The Mexican War ends. The issue of Free Soil or Slave State in new territories arises. California Gold and The Wilmot Proviso.
new territories acquired at end of mexican war • issue of free soil or slave states • california gold rush • the wilmot proviso • american history
The Mexican War ends. The issue of Free Soil or Slave State in new territories arises. California Gold and The Wilmot Proviso.
new territories acquired at end of mexican war • issue of free soil or slave states • california gold rush • the wilmot proviso • american history
Pony Express on the Oregon Trail
Pony Express rider Billy Hamilton waits in Sacramento, California to start his run when the rider from San Francisco comes in.
pony express • pony express rider billy hamilton • sacramento and san francisco • california • johnny fry
Pony Express rider Billy Hamilton waits in Sacramento, California to start his run when the rider from San Francisco comes in.
pony express • pony express rider billy hamilton • sacramento and san francisco • california • johnny fry
The Silver Kings of the Comstock
The story of four Irishmen who found the biggest silver bonanza in U.S. history and changed their (and our) lives forever.
silver kings • silver kings comstock • comstock load mine • comstock strike • irish silver kings
The story of four Irishmen who found the biggest silver bonanza in U.S. history and changed their (and our) lives forever.
silver kings • silver kings comstock • comstock load mine • comstock strike • irish silver kings
They Headed West
America's Westward Expansion is triggered by Lewis and Clark and continued by mountain men, missionaries, and explorers. Gold is discovered in California.
america’s westward expansion • lewis and clark • zebulon pike • california gold rush • exploring the pacific northwest
America's Westward Expansion is triggered by Lewis and Clark and continued by mountain men, missionaries, and explorers. Gold is discovered in California.
america’s westward expansion • lewis and clark • zebulon pike • california gold rush • exploring the pacific northwest
Towns on the Plains: An Introduction, part 2
On April 22, 1889, at noon, present-day Oklahoma was opened to white settlers. Long before that date folks started arriving ready to stake their claims. For what was called the Oklahoma Land Rush homesteaders and a lot of other kinds of folks, including Indians, gathered by the thousands.
oklahoma land rush • homesteaders • indians • horseback • wagons
On April 22, 1889, at noon, present-day Oklahoma was opened to white settlers. Long before that date folks started arriving ready to stake their claims. For what was called the Oklahoma Land Rush homesteaders and a lot of other kinds of folks, including Indians, gathered by the thousands.
oklahoma land rush • homesteaders • indians • horseback • wagons
WESTWARD HO! The Cats
A cat is taken along on Manuel Lisa’s 1812 fur trapping voyage up the Missouri River. The cat’s duty was to keep mice from destroying the food provisions.
cat • great • american • plains • kion
A cat is taken along on Manuel Lisa’s 1812 fur trapping voyage up the Missouri River. The cat’s duty was to keep mice from destroying the food provisions.
cat • great • american • plains • kion
Why Just Black History Month
Why do we only have a Black History Month? Shouldn't all other nationalities whose ancestors immigrated to America have a month dedicated to studying their history.
black history month • native american history • chinese american history • irish american history • american history
Why do we only have a Black History Month? Shouldn't all other nationalities whose ancestors immigrated to America have a month dedicated to studying their history.
black history month • native american history • chinese american history • irish american history • american history
Buenaventura, Colombia
Unlovely and dangerous, Buenaventura is an essential port on the Colombian pacific coast and the gateway for tourist destinations.
colombia's most important pacific port • whalewatching in juanchaco and ladrilleros • conflict in buenaventura • dispatches in buenaventura • things to do in buenaventura
Unlovely and dangerous, Buenaventura is an essential port on the Colombian pacific coast and the gateway for tourist destinations.
colombia's most important pacific port • whalewatching in juanchaco and ladrilleros • conflict in buenaventura • dispatches in buenaventura • things to do in buenaventura
Dining at the Cheyenne Club
Fine dining could be had at the Cheyenne Club at Cheyenne, Wyoming. Political and Socially elite dined there on meals prepared by a European chef.
cheyenne • wyoming • cheyenne club • europe • andrew carnegie
Fine dining could be had at the Cheyenne Club at Cheyenne, Wyoming. Political and Socially elite dined there on meals prepared by a European chef.
cheyenne • wyoming • cheyenne club • europe • andrew carnegie
Discovering Coloma, California
James Marshall State Historic Park tells 1848 California gold rush story with Sutter's Mill replica, Chilean and Mexican Arrastres, Chinese Store and pioneer buildings..
james marshall gold discovery state historic park • john sutter • sutter's mill • wah hop store • american river
James Marshall State Historic Park tells 1848 California gold rush story with Sutter's Mill replica, Chilean and Mexican Arrastres, Chinese Store and pioneer buildings..
james marshall gold discovery state historic park • john sutter • sutter's mill • wah hop store • american river
John Coffee "Jack" Hays
Throughout his career as a Texas Ranger, Jack Hays served with distinction and played in integral part in the settling of Texas.
jack hays • john coffee hays • texas rangers • mexican war • ranger
Throughout his career as a Texas Ranger, Jack Hays served with distinction and played in integral part in the settling of Texas.
jack hays • john coffee hays • texas rangers • mexican war • ranger
Pisco in Peru and Chile
Pisco is the national spirit of both Peru and Chile and each country has it's own varities, cocktails, culture, and history surrounding this clear, fermented grape brandy
lima peru • pisco • psico sour • pisco in chile and pisco in peru • pisco a clear fermented grape brandy
Pisco is the national spirit of both Peru and Chile and each country has it's own varities, cocktails, culture, and history surrounding this clear, fermented grape brandy
lima peru • pisco • psico sour • pisco in chile and pisco in peru • pisco a clear fermented grape brandy
Self Employed and Social
Is using work at home forums a good way to find new opportunities...or a good way to waste the workday? Does it help to be self employed and social?
self employed and social • using work at home forums • work at home job opportunities • self employment ideas • career goals
Is using work at home forums a good way to find new opportunities...or a good way to waste the workday? Does it help to be self employed and social?
self employed and social • using work at home forums • work at home job opportunities • self employment ideas • career goals
Western Outlaws at the Suite 3
The Outlaws continue with Jack McCall, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Joe Scott and Joaquin Murrietta.
jesse james • california bandit joaquin murrietta • jack mccall murdering wild bill hickok • calamity jane • waylon jennings
The Outlaws continue with Jack McCall, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Joe Scott and Joaquin Murrietta.
jesse james • california bandit joaquin murrietta • jack mccall murdering wild bill hickok • calamity jane • waylon jennings
Best Hotels Sacramento, CA
There are many excellent lodging options in Sacramento. Following are some of the best hotels and lodging in the City of Sacramento.
northern california • city sacramento ca • state capitol • gold rush • best hotels
There are many excellent lodging options in Sacramento. Following are some of the best hotels and lodging in the City of Sacramento.
northern california • city sacramento ca • state capitol • gold rush • best hotels
Blacks Weren’t the Only Slaves
African Americans weren't the only slaves in America. Native Americans were made slaves and Chinese girls were sold into prostitution.
black american history • native american history • chinese american history • chinese girls sold into prostitution • american history
African Americans weren't the only slaves in America. Native Americans were made slaves and Chinese girls were sold into prostitution.
black american history • native american history • chinese american history • chinese girls sold into prostitution • american history
Charles "Black Bart" Bowles
Black Bart terrorized the West Coast and Wells Fargo Stage Lines for eight years by robbing 28 stages with a shotgun and leaving poems as his calling card.
black bart • california goldrush • u.s. civil war • wells fargo stage lines • american bandits
Black Bart terrorized the West Coast and Wells Fargo Stage Lines for eight years by robbing 28 stages with a shotgun and leaving poems as his calling card.
black bart • california goldrush • u.s. civil war • wells fargo stage lines • american bandits
Five Novels With an Earthquake in the Plot
Fictional accounts of earthquakes can be found in many settings, including the future. The following novels explore scientific, spiritual and human aspects of quakes
earthquake fault • fault line • tsumani • earthquake disaster • earthquake
Fictional accounts of earthquakes can be found in many settings, including the future. The following novels explore scientific, spiritual and human aspects of quakes
earthquake fault • fault line • tsumani • earthquake disaster • earthquake
General George Crook
George Crook was a career military man who distinguished himself in the Civil War and the Indian Wars and was a man of honor who was given the name Grey Fox by Geronimo.
general george crook • u.s. civil war • pitt river expedition • indian wars • the grey fox
George Crook was a career military man who distinguished himself in the Civil War and the Indian Wars and was a man of honor who was given the name Grey Fox by Geronimo.
general george crook • u.s. civil war • pitt river expedition • indian wars • the grey fox
Ghosts of Alcatraz
From voices, to footsteps, to the appearance of apparitions, Alcatraz is considered a very haunted location.
alcatraz ghosts • al capone's ghost • paranormal investigations of alcatraz • history of alcatraz • haunted alcatraz
From voices, to footsteps, to the appearance of apparitions, Alcatraz is considered a very haunted location.
alcatraz ghosts • al capone's ghost • paranormal investigations of alcatraz • history of alcatraz • haunted alcatraz
Harold's Koffee House in Florence Nebraska
Harold's Koffee House in Florence, Neb., a community northeast of Omaha, has been owned by the Halstead family for over 45 years. It's a must stop.
harolds koffee house • florence nebraska business • family owned business in omaha • omaha diners • homemade pies in omaha
Harold's Koffee House in Florence, Neb., a community northeast of Omaha, has been owned by the Halstead family for over 45 years. It's a must stop.
harolds koffee house • florence nebraska business • family owned business in omaha • omaha diners • homemade pies in omaha
Hauntings and Ghosts of Coloma, CA
Numerous spirits reside at Marshall State Park, home of the discovery of gold.
james marshall • gold discovery site • robert chalmers • haunted places in placer county • nancy bradley
Numerous spirits reside at Marshall State Park, home of the discovery of gold.
james marshall • gold discovery site • robert chalmers • haunted places in placer county • nancy bradley
Sled Dogs in the Yukon
Sled Dogs are an important part of the story of the Yukon and the Klondike.
dog • sled dog • malamute • husky • alaska
Sled Dogs are an important part of the story of the Yukon and the Klondike.
dog • sled dog • malamute • husky • alaska
The Ghosts of Virginia City
Ghost and Haunts of Virginia City Nevada
ghosts • haunts • virginia city • nevada • west
Ghost and Haunts of Virginia City Nevada
ghosts • haunts • virginia city • nevada • west
The History of Gold in America
Though the value of the dollar fluctuates daily gold has long been a treasured commodity. The following is a glimpse into how America's gold spread through the world.
the history of gold in america • gold in the new world • digging for gold • gold in the middle ages • legend of el dorado
Though the value of the dollar fluctuates daily gold has long been a treasured commodity. The following is a glimpse into how America's gold spread through the world.
the history of gold in america • gold in the new world • digging for gold • gold in the middle ages • legend of el dorado
There’s Gold in Them Thar Hills
Fabulous new wines are now flowing from California's Sierra foothills.
california • wine • sierra • dutch • africa
Fabulous new wines are now flowing from California's Sierra foothills.
california • wine • sierra • dutch • africa
Things to do in Panama City
Situated on the Pacific side of the Central American isthmus, Panama City holds a cornucopia of tourist attractions.
panama city • panama canal • tourist attractions in panama city • bridwatching near panama city • shopping in panama city
Situated on the Pacific side of the Central American isthmus, Panama City holds a cornucopia of tourist attractions.
panama city • panama canal • tourist attractions in panama city • bridwatching near panama city • shopping in panama city
Through a Different Window
I've never been able to decide if I'm a writer who birds or a birdwatcher who writes. Both, I suppose. And sometimes both at once.
birdwatching • nature writing • autumn • november
I've never been able to decide if I'm a writer who birds or a birdwatcher who writes. Both, I suppose. And sometimes both at once.
birdwatching • nature writing • autumn • november
Top Ten Cycling Books
A personal list of books covering bike racing, cycle-touring and travel, but excluding 'how-to' books and ride guides.
bike • bicycle • cycling • cycle • biking
A personal list of books covering bike racing, cycle-touring and travel, but excluding 'how-to' books and ride guides.
bike • bicycle • cycling • cycle • biking
Valparaíso, Chile
Valparaíso, Chile is an odd mix of architecture, coast, hills, and strange hedonistic culture that makes it one of the oddest and starngely wonderful cities on Earth.
valparaiso chile • tours valpo • map • valparaíso • airport
Valparaíso, Chile is an odd mix of architecture, coast, hills, and strange hedonistic culture that makes it one of the oddest and starngely wonderful cities on Earth.
valparaiso chile • tours valpo • map • valparaíso • airport
Wikipedia's Impact on Education
This online information resource appears to be just as creditable as traditional sources of scholarly information, when mainstream education terms are compared.
wikipedia in education • impact of wikipedia in education • online research • information on online • history research
This online information resource appears to be just as creditable as traditional sources of scholarly information, when mainstream education terms are compared.
wikipedia in education • impact of wikipedia in education • online research • information on online • history research
24 Completely Unexpected Hours in San Francisco
San Francisco offers willing explorers an amazing variety of unique places to see and things to do. Try these 9 great places to go on your next trip.
san francisco airport parking • travel • trip • vacation • california
San Francisco offers willing explorers an amazing variety of unique places to see and things to do. Try these 9 great places to go on your next trip.
san francisco airport parking • travel • trip • vacation • california
A Montana Lady Called Chicago Joe
When gold is discovered in Montana Josephine Hensley leaves Chicago for the new gold fields. In Helena she opens a saloon which features an attractive bevy of beauties who have a variety of means for making money.
hensley • josephine • helena • montana • chicago
When gold is discovered in Montana Josephine Hensley leaves Chicago for the new gold fields. In Helena she opens a saloon which features an attractive bevy of beauties who have a variety of means for making money.
hensley • josephine • helena • montana • chicago
California Grapescapes
Some thoughts on the burgeoning business of winegrape farming in California.
winegrape • napa valley
Some thoughts on the burgeoning business of winegrape farming in California.
winegrape • napa valley
Five Invasive Trees of Virginia
Descriptions and photos of five nonnative (alien) invasive tree species of Virginia. Focus on history, importance in built landscapes and, control and management.
invasive plants • invasive trees of virginia • principle nonnative tree species of virginia • invasive plants in the built landscape • control of invasive plants
Descriptions and photos of five nonnative (alien) invasive tree species of Virginia. Focus on history, importance in built landscapes and, control and management.
invasive plants • invasive trees of virginia • principle nonnative tree species of virginia • invasive plants in the built landscape • control of invasive plants
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