Paperback: 180 pages
Publisher: Authorhouse (January 1, 2001)
ISBN-10: 1588201120

Gold Rivers explores the history, geology and natural resources of California's unspoiled wilderness region of goldrush activity, north of the popularized Mother Lode. Illustrations and maps are included.

Trailblazers, settlers, entrepreneurs, heroes and scoundrels dug the gold that helped finance the
Industrial Revolution. The northern mine region remains unspoiled along the Yuba River, the nation's richest gold bearing river, still productive 150 years after the gold rush. Gold Rivers
explores the history, geology and resources of California's Yuba and Feather Rivers wilderness,
north of the popularized Mother Lode region of gold rush activity.

Primitive conditions of early fortune seekers still prevail.
Illustrations and maps are included and thumbnail sketches of the founders, rascals and citizens of
the era. Early settlements are described as they roared and declined or developed new character and new foundations.

Current resources include recreational and cultural programs, parks and museums, and follow a diversity of populations through their shifting attitudes.

Local author pens history --Appeal Democrat, Jun 2001

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