They came from China and Australia, from Scotland, England and Wales, from across Canada and the United States. They came from one thing: Gold!

Some stayed forever; some gave up and left; others lost their lives. But as the more determined struggled into the heart of the new region, they dug roads, built cities and established businesses. And by the time it was all over, the new providence of British Columbia was formed.

Some struck it rich; many more did not. This is their story.

Related: Americas, Canada, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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• ISBN: 9781551430294
• Author: Langston, Laura
• Published: 1995, Orca Book Publishers
• Themes: Determination, History, Struggle
• Descriptors: Americas, Canada, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)
• No. of pages: 80