A History of the Comstock Silver Lode & Mines

Nevada and the Great Basin Region; Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras (Cram Edition)

von Dan de Quille

326 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This XpressRead Cram Edition of A History of the Comstock Silver Lode & Mines pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

Explore the thrilling history of the Comstock Lode, the legendary silver mining boom that shaped Nevada and the Great Basin region. "A History of the Comstock Silver Lode & Mines" by Dan De Quille offers a detailed account of this pivotal era in American history. Discover the stories behind the mines, the people who flocked to Nevada seeking fortune, and the impact of silver on the nation's economy.

From frontier life to the rugged terrain surrounding Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras, this book captures the spirit of the 19th-century West. Delve into the world of natural resource extraction and understand the challenges and triumphs of early mining operations. A valuable resource for anyone interested in Nevada history, frontier life, and the enduring legacy of the Comstock Lode.

• Reihe: XpressPress
• ISBN: 9781026226018
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.07.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press