Tells the story of the discovery of gold at John Sutter's mill, and how it changed California. Written in graphic-novel format.

"In graphic novel format, tells the story of the discovery of gold at John Sutter's mill and how it changed California"--Provided by publisher.

John A. Sutter (1803-1880) could have become one of the richest men in California when gold was found on his property. Instead he lost his vast land holdings on

Re-examines the life of John Sutter in the context of America's rush for westward expansion in a fully documented account of the Swiss expatriate and would-be e

John Sutter's entrance into American history began because of a rocky situation. He fled Switzerland in search of riches, leaving behind his wife and young chil