California Gold Rush Fires and Floods
Gary Noy gave an illustrated talk about the devastating fires and floods that coincided with the population explosion caused by the California Gold Rush. Mr. Noy is the author of Gold Rush Stories: 49 Tales of Seekers, Scoundrels, Loss, and Luck.
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