I found a very informative article in the Washington Post about the Gold Rush. Go to: <A HREF="http://www.washingtonpost.com/">Washingtonpost.com - News Front</A> or www.washingtonpost.com At Site Search type in quotes: "gold rush" You'll find the article The Gold Rush Hour by Eric Brace. Enjoy. Bonnie Mugford MUGFORD-MARTELL-MEISS-PRIOR-THOMAS