Where Did The Major Gold Rushes Of The 19th Century Happen ...
Jun 22, 2020· According to one story, the 19th century Siberian gold rush began when a hunter spotted gold among the sand in the innards of a grouse he''d shot. During the rush, which peaked in the 1830s and 40s, Russia produced 40 per cent of the world''s gold (compared to 1 per cent in 1801).