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93How and Where to Find Gold
There's Gold in them there hills (and streams) but how do you find it, and where do you look for Gold. See this review of knowing where to start looking.
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91Native American Series - The Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee was a large nation before the white man came along. Note that I said “nation,” and not tribe. David “Iron Head” Vann said that if we call the Cherokee a tribe, then we should call the European nations tribes: “The French...
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90Capt. Jonathan Davis's Incredible Tale
There were many gunfights in the Old West. Some were famous and made their way into the annals of history. Others may have been more dramatic and deadly, but never attained great fame. Such is the story of Captain Jonathan R. Davis, James McDonald...
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89Pictures of Historic Georgetown in Colorado - Famous Silver Mining Town
History and photos of the "stike it rich" days of the 1800's when prospectors put the scenic setting of Georgetown, Colorado on the map. Today visitors are still lured there for its beauty as well as the casinos...hoping to take home their own load of silver!
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88Chief Nampa, America's Most Famous Native American. But you know him as....
It may well be the that origins of Bigfoot was not a large primate, but an Indian Chief names Starr Wilkensen with size 18 feet.
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87The Oregon Trail: Could We Survive It?
In my early American History courses, I have students watch a brief documentary about the “Oregon Trail” and list all of the difficulties that one might face on this perilous journey. Topics such as this always make me – and hopefully my...
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87California Gold Rush - A detailed history of California gold rush
California Gold Rush (1848–1855) As the name indicates it was a scuttle for gold, with the mightier gets the most strategy. The California Gold Rush began in January 1848, when gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill. News of the gold...
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84The Gold Rush of Montana was in Confederate Gulch and Diamond City 1864 to1868
There was a gold rush in Montana about the time of the civil war.Some gold finds were made by Confederate soldiers who were paroled during the war.
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85Internet Marketing - The New Gold Rush?
In the 19th century maney were lured to make their fortunes on the gold fields only to die broke and young. The modern day Make Money Online Internet Boom is also a gold rush: make sure you're not one of its victims.
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83The Most Famous Shipwrecks in American History
While the United States remains a relatively young country compared to many others in the world, we have our fair share of history. One of the more interesting aspects of history is mysteries and solving them....
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