In January of 1851, John R. Fitch, a gold prospector, penned these words to his brother: ʺThe wear and tear of the mines is very great.ʺ He intended to convey the overwhelming exhaustion felt by many who toiled for gold in California. As seen in the visual record of the gold rush era, however, the labor required to unearth that precious metal exerted considerable wear and tear on the landscapes of California as well. Quelle: Anbieter