Gold Rush Collection (page 18)

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Prospectors risking the White Horse Rapids of the Yukon River going to the Klondike gold rush 1898. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Sutters Mill, site of James Marshalls discovery of gold in California, 1848. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Prospectors looking for new diggings during the Gold Rush, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Miners ball during the California Gold Rush. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century painting

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Prospector washing pebbles from a stream using a cradle device to sparate gold nuggets. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Prospectors cabins, California Gold Rush
Miners camp in Boston Ravine, Grass Valley, during the California Gold Rush, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

North America, USA, Alaska, Skagway, Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park. Vintage tour car

The ghost town of Bodie, California, United States of America, North America

Blyde River canyon rock formations and stone bridge Bourke's Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon, South Africa
SAS-277 Blyde River canyon - rock formations and stone bridge Bourke's Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon, South Africa Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

Blyde River Canyon potholes and rock washings Bourke's Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
SAS-275 Blyde River Canyon - potholes and rock washings Bourke's Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, South Africa Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

Town built in 1898 gold rush, now a virtual ghost town and museum, Coolgardie, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

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The gold rush phenomenon captivated people around the world, from Australian Gold Rush prospectors in the 1850s to Leadville, a Colorado boom town in the 1870s. The allure of striking it rich drew countless individuals to venture into uncharted territories, hoping to uncover precious nuggets and change their lives forever. In California, where dreams were made and shattered alike, lithographs by Currier & Ives immortalized the chaotic scenes of gold mining in 1871. West Coast towns like Jacksonville in Oregon became bustling hubs as fortune seekers flocked to these promising lands. Even Hollywood couldn't resist the charm of this historical event. In Charlie Chaplin's iconic film "The Gold Rush" from 1925, he humorously portrayed a prospector resorting to eating his own shoe out of desperation - a comical representation of the lengths people would go for that elusive treasure. Sutters Mill holds significant importance as it marks the site where California's first gold discovery took place. It was here that James Marshall stood proudly before Sutters Mill in 1850, forever etching his name into history as an influential prospector. Panning for gold became synonymous with this era; hopeful miners meticulously sifted through riverbeds and streams with pans in hand, praying for that glimmering yellow metal to reveal itself. This laborious process symbolized both determination and uncertainty - each stroke bringing them closer or further away from their ultimate goal. A land-rush frenzy gripped America during this time period; crowds anxiously waited for their chance at staking claim on new territory. The promise of untapped riches fueled their anticipation while also highlighting how quickly fortunes could be won or lost within these newly opened frontiers. Contemporary colored engravings depicted California gold miners hard at work during this transformative era. Their perseverance amidst harsh conditions showcased not only their unwavering spirit but also shed light on the immense sacrifices made in pursuit of wealth.