A History Of The Comstock Silver Lode And Mines, Nevada And The Great Basin Region, Lake Tahoe And The High Sierras (1889)

By Dan De Quille and William Wright

Book Overview

""A History Of The Comstock Silver Lode And Mines, Nevada And The Great Basin Region, Lake Tahoe And The High Sierras"" is a book written by Dan De Quille and published in 1889. The book is a detailed account of the history of the Comstock Silver Lode and Mines, which were located in Nevada and the Great Basin region. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the discovery of the silver lode, the boom that followed, and the eventual decline of the mining industry in the area. The book also covers other important topics related to the region, including Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras. The author draws on his personal experience as a journalist and historian to provide a rich and detailed account of the area's history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mining in the American West, as well as those interested in the natural beauty and geography of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437456383
• ISBN13: 9781437456387
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"