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100	1		_aColton, Walter, _d1797-1851
245	1	4	_aThe land of gold; or, Three years in California
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aFirst published under title: Three years in California.
500			_aRelease date is 2023-01-07
508			_aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"The Land of Gold; or, Three Years in California" by Walter Colton is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the author's personal experiences and observations during his three-year residency in California amidst significant socio-political changes, particularly during the Gold Rush era. Colton depicts the allure of California’s natural wealth, the influx of diverse populations, and the interactions among them, alongside the struggles and transformations faced by the region. The opening of the narrative paints a vivid picture of California in 1846, where Colton reflects on the unexpected raising of the U.S. flag and the ensuing reactions among the local populace. It describes public meetings and the widespread bewilderment as citizens grapple with their new reality. As an appointed alcalde, Colton conveys the complexities of his role amidst the tumultuous atmosphere, detailing the array of characters he encounters—from military leaders to local settlers. The beginning sets the stage for discussions about governance, societal issues, and the cultural dynamics of a rapidly evolving frontier, suggesting a rich tapestry of life during a pivotal time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: D. W. Evans & Co., 1860
653			_aCalifornia -- Gold discoveries
653			_aCalifornia -- History -- 1846-1850
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/landofgoldorthre00colt
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69727
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