Why the California Gold Rush Was a Terrible Way to Get Rich

The California Gold Rush of the 1840s was a monumental event in the history of gold mining and in today's video, we cover both the riches gained and the violence that arose from too many wild men and not enough gold in the ground.

When it comes to the history of gold, one can’t help but think of the rugged prospectors who left everything behind, with shovel and pickaxe in hand, to venture to California in the hopes of staking a claim that would make their fortunes and change their lives forever.

However, these were anything but fun-loving times and the darkness at the heart of man was revealed for all to see. Greed, violence, mob law, and evil deeds formed an undercurrent that threatened the very souls of those whose visions of riches came up against the harsh reality of the California desert.

This is an excerpt from my full-length documentary on Gold: https://youtu.be/dhZ1yF6Kjrk

Produced, Edited, and Narrated by Jesse Day: https://jesseday.ca
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