The Friends of the Sacramento State Library invite you to join us for a book talk by Lee E. Hollingsworth, author of A Gold Rush Tragedy: The George Hollingsworth Letters. Based upon personal letters from George Hollingsworth to his wife, Elizabeth, the book chronicles the allure of the Gold Rush and the universal desire to create a better life. This firsthand account gives readers a glimpse into the arduous journey across the United States and into the realities of life in the mid-1800s. The book creates a rich narrative around the hopes, dreams, sacrifices and the strength of character of those who headed west to strike a claim.
A Gold Rush Tragedy was a top ten finalist for the Independent Book Publishers Association’s Benjamin Franklin Award in history.
“A Gold Rush Tragedy describes one family’s history using extensive genealogical resources and other artifacts. Central to the study is the life and struggles of George Hollingsworth…. the context of the gold rush and the hopes and dreams of a family come together to illuminate an important time in U.S. history.”
– Review, Benjamin Franklin Awards
DATE: Thursday, February 16, 2023
TIME: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Zoom, subtitles will be available