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This work by David Vaught explores the aftermath of the California Gold Rush, focusing on the agricultural and economic evolution of the Sacramento Valley. Challenging romanticized notions of Western prosperity, the book offers a compelling narrative about broken dreams, environmental limits, and the struggles of rural economies in post-Gold Rush California. It combines economic history, environmental insight, and regional storytelling, contributing significantly to Western American historiography.

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