"Some Dreamers of the Golden Dream"

"Some Dreamers of the Golden Dream" is a nonfiction book by historian David Steinberg that explores the experiences of early 20th-century settlers seeking a better life in California, especially those caught in the 1920s and 1930s during the Great Depression. It analyzes their hopes for prosperity, the harsh realities they faced, and how economic forces and societal changes challenged their dreams. The book offers insight into the economic and social dynamics that shaped migrant and immigrant communities, highlighting the tension between ambition and adversity in pursuing the American Dream.