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Calico Palace tells the story of the men and women who were present when San Francisco first saw its gold—before the famous Forty‑Niners arrived in 1849. In this historical fiction, the novel traces how these early settlers, gamblers, and prospectors braved the hills, carrying treasure back to the village, and laid the groundwork that would turn the small town into one of the world’s brightest cities during the Gold Rush. From the moment gold flakes were first displayed to local officials to the ensuing adventure and chance that reshaped the region, Calico Palace brings to vivid life the courage and ambition of those pioneers.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Gwen Bristow
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