Gold Fever : One Man's Adventures on the Trail of the Gold Rush - Hardcover

from Jillian_Kay

I didn't know much about the Gold Rush going into this book, but since I love travelogues I was still excited to read this book. It was interesting to read about the current day rules and regulations associated with panning for gold. I also enjoyed the characters Boggan met along the way. I did f...

from hredwards

I received this book from Early Reviewers. This was a very interesting and entertaining read. Steve Boggan arrives from the UK to trace the history of the Gold Rush in modern day California. Not only to trace the history, but he sets out to become a prospector himself and immerse himself in the e...

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The California Gold Rush. 1849, right? Yes, but did you have any idea that people are still prospecting for gold in the modern day? You've probably seen ads offering to buy your old unwanted gold jewelry for top dollar or maybe you've been invited to a gold party where you take old, tangled chain...

from 5hrdrive

A good-hearted look at the folks who keep the dream of "striking it rich" alive. If the thought of moving half a ton of dirt in order to, if you're lucky, find a flake or two of "colour" sounds appealing, apparently you're not alone. I usually find this type of participatory journalism quite attr...

from macygma

It's pretty amusing when an Englishman decides to go join the Gold Rush. Especially when it is the 21st Century. "Gold Rush" tells us the history of the 49'ers, their plans and schemes and some great stories of individuals who struck it rich - for awhile. It also tells us about modern-day prospec...