Hearts West: True Stories of Mail-Order Brides on the Frontier 24k The rangeland was soon taken

The rangeland was soon taken

Discoveries of small but rich mineral deposits within the area led to a colorful

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Geological Survey topographic maps

Hearts West: True Stories of Mail-Order Brides on the Frontier 24k The rangeland was soon takenBy: Chris Enss Desperate to strike it rich during the Gold Rush, thousands of men traveled West to the emerging frontier, where they outnumbered women twelve to one. Only after they arrived did some of them realize how much they missed female companionship. Hearts West brings to life true stories of mail order brides of the Gold Rush era. Some found soul mates; others found themselves in desperate situations. Complete with the actual hearts and hands