Isbn: 9783565107209 - chasing rivers of gold: how ordinary seekers sparked a western revolution: inspiring stories from the front lines of america’s great gold rush (2 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - In the mid-1800s, thousands of dreamers left behind everything they knew to chase whispers of fortune in the rugged lands of the American West. Chasing Rivers of Gold brings teachers and their students into the heart of the Gold Rush era, highlighting not only the hardship and grit of the pioneers, but also the extraordinary spirit that reshaped a nation.This uplifting narrative blends historical accuracy with powerful human stories-miners braving dangerous mountain passes, families building new lives in canvas towns, merchants turning risk into opportunity, and diverse cultures meeting on the frontier for the first time. Through diaries, letters, and vivid eyewitness accounts, readers discover how determination, cooperation, and belief in possibility fueled one of the most transformative migrations in American history.Designed for educators seeking material that inspires discussion and ignites curiosity, the book emphasizes themes of resilience, ambition, resourcefulness, and the social consequences of rapid expansion. From environmental impacts to the rise of boomtowns and the forging of new communities, each chapter reveals how ordinary people, driven by extraordinary hope, helped shape the landscape of the West.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Chasing Rivers of Gold: How Ordinary Seekers Sparked a Western Revolution | Inspiring Stories from the Front Lines of America's Great Gold Rush | Tessa Morgan | Taschenbuch | Englisch | epubli | EAN 9783565107209 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Neopubli GmbH (Imprint: epubli), Köpenicker Str. 154a, 10997 Berlin, produktsicherheit[at]epubli[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. …