STRIKING IT RICH

Krensky provides an overview of an exciting era of American history presenting the glorious successes of the California Gold Rush, along with the failures. Reading in a slow, steady voice, Davidson enunciates every word without an obvious regional accent. He moves diligently through the historical narration, subtly imbuing pivotal events with a more enthusiastic tone. Davidson's exact pronunciation and uniform style allow the content of the text to become the listener's main focus. The format is ideal for those who need additional practice with reading and listening skills. P.A.J. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT 97]