The Roar and the Silence A History of Virginia City and the Comstock Lode |
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| Author:
| James, Ronald M. |
| Series title: | Shepperson Series in Nevada History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-87417-320-8 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1998 |
| Publisher: | University of Nevada Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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A history of Comstock's life - from the people who produced the wealth, to those who created a community of families, tradesmen, and mining professionals. It examines ethnic communities and the life styles of a population that ranged from millionaire silver barons to ragpickers and scavengers.
A history of Comstock's life - from the people who produced the wealth, to those who created a community of families, tradesmen, and mining professionals. It examines ethnic communities and the life styles of a population that ranged from millionaire silver barons to ragpickers and scavengers.