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Episode 58: James Tejani Aims for Smart, Elegant Simplicity

Drafting the Past

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California's Gold Rush: Ambition and Conflict

This chapter examines the multifaceted dynamics of U.S. westward expansion as it pertains to California during the gold rush era. By focusing on key figures and their contrasting motives, the narrative reveals how personal ambitions intersected with larger historical forces, leading to both triumphs and tragedies that continue to resonate today.

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