Christopher BurchfieldChristopher Burchfield has been researching and writing about the Gold Rush Era of California for more than thirty years. Over this period he and his wife, Genendal, have traveled up and down the state, scouring its libraries and history centers, fro Barstow to Yreka, often camping out under some very inclement weather conditions. He has had over 100 articles published in various magazines. Read More Read Less