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Teens · Ages 13–17

The California gold rush

by May Yonge McNeer

Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1950

This non-fiction book details the historical events and human experiences of the California Gold Rush.

Concern Level

10/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

4/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this historical account.

Violence / Gore15

The book describes the hardships and dangers faced by prospectors.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from this factual historical narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in this historical account.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a focus of this historical text.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

This historical account is not intended to be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes are absent from this historical narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this historical account.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The book presents historical facts about the Gold Rush era.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are featured.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

The book highlights the courage of those who sought fortune.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from this historical account.

Love & Friendship5

Some accounts may touch on camaraderie among prospectors.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not explored.

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