"It's 1849. You're a New Englander with a bad case of gold fever. You dream of getting rich, but first you have to get to California. Will you risk the dangers of the open sea and board a ship that promises to get you there fast? OR ... Will you pack your wagon for an overland adventure? And if you get there, will you be lucky enough to find gold? Everything in this book happened to real people. And YOU CHOOSE what you do next. The choices you make could lead you to opportunity, wealth, and success, or to failure"--Back cover.