Historical Fiction
California Gold by John Jakes (1989-10-01)
1613·1123 pages
A historical epic following a man's journey through California's gold rush era, exploring ambition and struggle.
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A "riveting . . . sweeping epic" of one man driven by gold fever, by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of North and South ( Richmond Times-Dispatch). At the height of California's Gold Rush, men left everything behind for the chance at striking it rich. Now, some thirty years after its peak, gold fever still entices adventurous Easterners like James Macklin Chance, a poor Pennsylvanian who is drawn to California by the dream of lasting wealth—a dream so powerful he'll stop at nothing to s...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Multiple romantic relationships with sensual, on-page intimacy
Violence & gore
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Fights, deaths, and ruthless conflicts without extreme gore
Profanity
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Occasional strong language appropriate to the period
Substance use
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Recurring alcohol use in social and saloon settings
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Brief period references to faith and churches
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Capitalism, labor strife, and power among California titans
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Labor exploitation, hardship, and period cruelty themes
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