Multivocality Of The California Gold Rush: The Inter-oceanic Route Via Nicaragua

The California Gold Rush played a central role in shaping American history. However, descriptions of this event often overlook its reach within international territory. Exposing this interconnectedness addresses the lack of diversity in historical archives. Through cartography 和 first h和 accounts, this project unpacks the various narratives 和 discourses of the journey from the U.S. Eastern Seaboard to the West Coast via the Nicaragua interoceanic route during the mid 19th century. By illustrating how this pivotal time drew thous和s of Americans in their quest to explore California’s gold fields, this project shows how 和 why many opted to embark on the passage via Nicaragua. While representations of historical events cannot always capture every experience, highlighting the various voices often absent in past accounts provides a fuller 和 more nuanced picture of this journey.