Published Jan 21, 2019
31: The California Trail: From the Donner Party to the Gold Rush
Greg Jackson delves into the history of the California Trail, exploring the pioneers' journey marked by resilience and hardship, the tragic tale of the Donner Party's misfortune, and the transformative impact of the 1848 Gold Rush on the region's identity and San Francisco's rapid growth.
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