"Sutter's Mill and the California Gold Rush: Separating Fact from Fiction" by Carol Kim explores the historic events surrounding the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848, which ignited the California Gold Rush. The book examines the truth behind popular tales and legends, shedding light on key figures like John Sutter, James Marshall, and the diverse groups of people drawn to California in search of fortune. By analyzing historical documents and firsthand accounts, Kim distinguishes between myth and reality, offering readers a nuanced understanding of this transformative period in American history and its social, economic, and cultural impact. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Fact Vs Fiction in Us History .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2023 by Capstone Press .

Carol Kim lives in Texas with her husband, two daughters, and one very well-behaved dog. Her childhood was spent in Southern California, where she grew up eating kimchi every day. She writes both fiction and nonfiction for children. When she's not writing, she enjoys reading, cooking and traveling, and exploring food from different cultures. Felia Hanakata is an Indonesia-based illustrator. She went to Academy of Art University and completed her BFA in Illustration in Spring 2017. She thinks storytelling breathes life and colors into the world. When she is not drawing, she usually reads, drinks lots of coffee, plays video games, or looks for inspiration in nature and her surroundings.