Desert Illusions and the Birth of “High Noon” Duels
The Myth of the Desert: Illusions Shaped by Gold and Guns a. During the California Gold Rush, the desert was perceived as a land of impossible fortune—where a single nugget could weigh over 54 pounds, symbolizing both material wealth and the illusion of instant riches. This mythos fed a culture where truth and legend blurred …
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