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Here for the first time in a book for young readers is the story of the African American forty-niners who went west to seek fortunes and freedom in the California Gold Rush. Among the thousands drawn... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0517800942
ISBN13:9780517800942
Release Date:October 2000
Publisher:Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Length:96 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.3" x 9.6"
Age Range:14 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 9 to 12
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Fascinating Account
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is the story of the African Americans who participated in the California gold rush. There were 4 million African American slaves in the US at the time gold was discovered, one thousand of which were brought to work the gold fields. About 600 escaped to freedom on the way, many going to Mexico, where slavery was illegal. At least 300 worked their way out of slavery. Some ex-slaves were able to work the gold fields to earn enough money to buy freedom for family members. Others benefited from the business opportunities caused by the growth of California. This fascinating account of a little known part of US history will appeal to upper elementary students. The time period photographs are dramatic.
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