The Forty-Eighters

Dr. History's Tales of the Old West - Podcast készítő Dr. Ken Turner - Keddek

Nearly everyone could pan $10 to $15 dollars a day. There were the big ones who took $26,000, another $20,000 in a few weeks. Some made $800 to $1500 a day, but it wasn't easy. Standing in knee deep cold water all day caused colds, fevers and pneumonia. Supplies cost many times they're worth. Out of ten million dollars in gold, only about 5% made their fortunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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