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Gold, Silk, Pioneers and Mail: The Story of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company
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Gold, Silk, Pioneers and Mail: The Story of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company
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by Robert J. Chandler and Stephen J. Potash
Sales Rank : 592580
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Perfect Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: The Glencannon Press October 1, 2007
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1889901415
ISBN-13: 978-1889901411
Product Dimensions:
10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
Product Description
The California Gold Rush of 1849 assured the fortunes of the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. Based in San Francisco, its wooden steamers carried gold, passengers, mail and high-value freight, forever changing the city, the Pacific Coast and the nation.
About The Author
Robert J. Chandler is a graduate of the University of California and is senior researcher for Historical Services, Wells Fargo Bank. Stephen J. Potash is a graduate of Pomona College and a public relations consultant to the international trade and freight transportation sectors.
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