The Epoch Times By Tim Collins
Commentary
In 1839 Swiss immigrant John Sutter forged his way to what would one day be known as California. His dream was to set up a community for farmers and ranchers. By 1848, the wheels were in motion.
He hired a carpenter named James Marshall to oversee the construction of his properties. But while in search of a source of lumber to build his dream, he discovered something that would change the course of historyâgold.
It didnât take long for word to spread.
