Claiming the land : British Columbia and the making of a new El Dorado

Marshall, Daniel Patrick, 1962- author.

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"A history of the Fraser River goldrush in the year 1858. It focuses on the war between the native gold miners and the mostly California gold miners, along with the attempts by the British to retain control. It deals with the miners' associations and the numerous non-Caucasian groups as part of the gold rush"-- Provided by publisher.

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Fraser River Valley (B.C.) Gold discoveries

Fraser River Valley (B.C.) History 19th century

Frontier and pioneer life British Columbia Fraser River Valley

Gold mines and mining British Columbia Fraser River Valley History 19th century

Indigenous peoples North America British Columbia Government relations History

Indigenous peoples North America British Columbia History 19th century

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ISBN:

9781553805021

Description:

392 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps ; 23 cm

Notes:

Canadiana
Includes bibliographical references and index

Control Number:

2593946

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