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The American River Audiobook
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John Augustus Sutter came to the wide and wild California country to build an empire. At his side was Morgan Beck, out to stake his own claim at the confluence of two powerful rivers, the Sacramento and the American.
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"An interesting and factual historical story of a facet of the Yukon gold rush.Reads like a novel in some spots. In others too much detail and a bit dry.Good read, if somewhat tedious. Blum is a good writer. "
— Robert (4 out of 5 stars)
The American River Listener Reviews
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" We are told an excellent story about the Yukon Gold Rush as witnessed by three very different men. One man is a prospector, one is a criminal, and the last is a visiting Pinkerton detective doing his job. "
— Bob, 4/15/2011 -
" This was a good, interesting read. "
— Jean, 3/9/2011
About Gary McCarthy
Gene Engene is a voice talent and audiobook narrator.
About Michael Taylor
Michael Taylor is a historian and coauthor, with Michael S. Kochin of An Independent Empire: Diplomacy & War in the Making of the United States.