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Gold washing in California, c1840s (c1880)
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Gold washing in California, c1840s (c1880)
Gold washing in California, c1840s (c1880). After gold was discovered at Sutters Mill in 1848, some 300, 000 people flooded into California in what became known as the California Gold Rush. A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume III, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London, c1880
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California Californian Edmund Edmund Ollier Gold Prospecting Gold Prospector Gold Rush Greed Ollier Panning Print Collector9
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This print takes us back to the c1840s during the exhilarating California Gold Rush. The image showcases a scene of gold washing in California, where men can be seen eagerly panning for precious gold nuggets amidst breathtaking mountainous landscapes and flowing rivers. The discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in 1848 triggered an unprecedented influx of approximately 300,000 individuals from all walks of life into California. This historic event became known as the California Gold Rush, forever etching its mark on American history. The print, sourced from Cassells History of the United States by Edmund Ollier, transports us to this pivotal moment in time. It captures not only the geographical features that attracted these fortune seekers but also reflects upon concepts such as greed and ambition that fueled their relentless pursuit for wealth. In this monochrome engraving, we witness determined prospectors engrossed in their laborious task. Their faces reveal a mix of hope and determination as they sift through riverbeds with pans filled with sedimentary promise. These men embody the spirit of adventure that defined America's westward expansion during the 19th century. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, it serves as a reminder of our nation's past - a testament to human resilience and tenacity when faced with untamed frontiers. Let this image transport you back to an era where dreams were forged among rugged mountains and rushing rivers; an era when ordinary men sought extraordinary fortunes in pursuit of their own American
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