In 1849, 90,000 miners arrived in California with dreams of striking it rich. Today, in towns such as Sonora, Sutter Creek, and Placerville near the Sierra Nevadas, modern gold-seekers and history buffs can retrace the footsteps of the `49ers. This comprehensive guidebook to the gold rush country shares a wealth of information mined from years of research and the author`s extensive travels throughout the region. Featuring complete descriptions and accurate directions to historic sites, historic inns, and fine dining, it`s a must-have guide for anyone planning to join the sesquicentennial celebration (1998-2000) of California`s gold rush.