This Was Mining in the West

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This Was Mining in the West

In 1849, the Gold Rush was on! A hundred and fifty years later, the era still captures the American imagination. This fantastic book goes into great detail about the real lives of the brave '49ers and those who followed them, facing unbelieveable hardships in the hopes to striking it rich-finding the Mother Lode. This book discusses the expansion of mining from gold to silver, and eventually to copper, in many of the Western states. Significant mines in California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Idaho, Colorado, and Arizonia are all discussed, including their dates of operation and production records. The growth of railroads and transportation is explored, as is the evolution of mining technology. This books is a must for those interested in the realities of Gold Rush life, shown in over 225 period photographs. Mining stock certificates, currency, and newspapers from the day are also shown, along with antique mining tools-all with current values provided for collectors.

Country	USA
Author	David W Pearson
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Schiffer Publishing
EAN	9780887409332
Edition	Second Edition; First Printing
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0887409334
Label	Schiffer Publishing
Manufacturer	Schiffer Publishing
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	160
PublicationDate	2007-07-01
Publisher	Schiffer Publishing
Studio	Schiffer Publishing
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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