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Sacramento s Gold Rush Saloons
Author | : Sacramento Public Library (Sacramento, Calif.). Special Collections,James Christian Scott |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1626191700 |
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"Explore the history of the many saloons that sprang up in Sacramento during the bustling Gold Rush era"--
Sacramento s Gold Rush Saloons
Author | : Special Collections of the Sacramento Public Library |
Publsiher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2014-01-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781625846259 |
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As early as 1839, Sacramento, California, was home to one of the most enduring symbols of the American West: the saloon. From the portability of the Stinking Tent to the Gold Rush favorite El Dorado Gambling Saloon to the venerable Sutter's Fort, Sacramento saloons offered not simply a nip of whiskey and a round of monte but also operated as polling place, museum, political hothouse, vigilante court and site of some of the nineteenth century's worst violence. From librarian James Scott and the Special Collections of the Sacramento Public Library comes a fascinating history of Sacramento saloons featuring the advent of all types of gaming, the rise of local alcohol production and the color and guile of some of the region's most compelling personalities..
Sacramento s Gold Rush Saloons El Dorado in a Shot Glass
Author | : Special Collections of the Sacramento Pu |
Publsiher | : History Press Library Editions |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2014-01-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1540222179 |
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Archeological Investigations in Skagway Alaska The Mascot Sallon
Author | : Catherine Holder Spude |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 358 |
Release | : 1983 |
Genre | : Alaska |
ISBN | : WISC:89082350885 |
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A Doctor s Gold Rush Journey to California
Author | : Israel Shipman Pelton Lord |
Publsiher | : U of Nebraska Press |
Total Pages | : 456 |
Release | : 1999-11-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0803279906 |
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One hundred and forty-nine years ago, a homeopathic physician luxuriously named Israel Shipman Pelton Lord trudged across the country in the midst of thousands of wagons, oxen, and seekers of the first free gold in history. Disappointed with the maps and guides of the day, Lord determined to set the record straight for future travelers.
Gold Rush Port
Author | : James P. Delgado |
Publsiher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 253 |
Release | : 2009-03-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780520255807 |
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Described as a "forest of masts," San Francisco's Gold Rush waterfront was a floating economy of ships and wharves, where a dazzling array of global goods was traded and transported. Drawing on excavations in buried ships and collapsed buildings from this period, James P. Delgado re-creates San Francisco's unique maritime landscape, shedding new light on the city's remarkable rise from a small village to a boomtown of thousands in the three short years from 1848 to 1851. Gleaning history from artifacts—preserves and liquors in bottles, leather boots and jackets, hulls of ships, even crocks of butter lying alongside discarded guns—Gold Rush Port paints a fascinating picture of how ships and global connections created the port and the city of San Francisco. Setting the city's history into the wider web of international relationships, Delgado reshapes our understanding of developments in the Pacific that led to a world system of trading.
Boomtown Saloons
Author | : Kelly J. Dixon |
Publsiher | : University of Nevada Press |
Total Pages | : 308 |
Release | : 2006-12-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780874176391 |
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The image of Old West saloons as sites of violence and raucous entertainment has been perpetuated by film and legend, but the true story of such establishments is far more complex. In Boomtown Saloons, archaeologist Kelly J. Dixon recounts the excavation of four historic saloon sites in Nevada’s Virginia City, one of the West’s most important boomtowns, and shows how the physical traces of this handful of disparate drinking places offer a new perspective on authentic life in the mining West. During the second half of the nineteenth century, the Comstock Lode’s mineral wealth attracted people from all over the world. At its peak, Virginia City had a cosmopolitan population of over 20,000 people. Like people everywhere, they sought to pass their leisure time in congenial company, often in one or another of the four saloons studied here. Dixon’s account of the role these four establishments played in the social and economic life of Virginia City offers keen insight into the businesses and people who made up the backdrop of a mining boomtown. The saloons in this study were quieter than legend would have us believe; they served relatively distinct groups and offered their customers a place of refuge, solidarity, and social contact with peers in a city where few people had longtime ties or initially any close contacts. Boomtown Saloons also offers an equally vivid portrait of the modern historical archaeologist who combines time-honored digging, reconstruction, and analysis methods with such cutting-edge technology as DNA analysis of saliva traces on a 150-year-old pipestem and chemical analysis of the residue in discarded condiment bottles. The book is illustrated with historical photographs and maps, as well as photographs of artifacts uncovered during the excavations of the four sites. Dixon’s sparkling text and thoughtful interpretation of evidence reveal an unknown aspect of daily life in one of the West’s most storied boomtowns and demonstrate that, contrary to legend, the traditional western saloon served an vital and complex social role in its community.Available in hardcover and paperback.
Moon California
Author | : Elizabeth Linhart Veneman |
Publsiher | : Moon Travel |
Total Pages | : 1273 |
Release | : 2017-02-14 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9781631214189 |
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Discover California with Moon Travel Guides! Moon California shows both locals and newcomers alike how to explore the very best of the larger-than-life Golden State, from cities, to mountains, to coastline. What You'll Find in Moon California: Expert advice from Golden State connoisseur Elizabeth Linhart Veneman Itineraries for every timeline and budget, from two days in San Francisco to two weeks on the road, including: The Best of California in One Week, Wine Country, Shasta and Lassen, The Best of Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon, Palm Springs and the Deserts, and Las Vegas In-depth coverage of the major cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego Bonus coverage of Las Vegas for travelers and California locals alike looking to explore more of the West Coast Full-color, easy-to-navigate maps with vibrant, helpful photos Ideas for every traveler and every season: indulge your inner oenophile in California's world-renowned wine country, or ski the pristine slopes of Squaw Valley. Walk among the giants of Redwood National Forest, or catch a glimpse of the migrating whales at Bodega Bay. Explore the eccentricities of San Francisco's celebrated art galleries, or sample award-winning tacos in Los Angeles. Discover which beaches are local surfer favorites, and find the best spots for cocktails, dining, and dancing Honest advice on finding accommodations and getting around by car or by public transportation Reliable information on California's history, culture, weather, and diverse landscape Get to know the best of the West on your own terms with Moon California's practical tips, myriad activities and local insight on the top things to do and see. Exploring the Golden State by car? Try Moon California Road Trip. For an all-outdoors adventure, try Moon California Camping. Full list of coverage: San Francisco, Wine Country, the North Coast, Shasta and Lassen, Lake Tahoe, Sacramento and Gold Country, Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon, Monterey and Big Sur, Santa Barbara and the Central Coast, Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs and the Deserts, and Las Vegas