the golden crucible an introduction to the history of american california 1850
1930. First Prize Essay James D. Phelan Historical Essay Contest held under the auspices of the San Francisco Branch, League of American Pen Women. From the Introduction: The Golden Crucible is well named, because, first of all, in the minds of the people, California is regarded as the Golden State. It was not the actual discovery by Cabrillo that awakened wonder, but the discovery of gold by Marshall. The heroic days were the days of the vast immigration following the uncovering of the precious metal. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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