Almadén is my life: oral history transcript / and related material, 1984-198

By Ruth Teiser

Book Overview

"Almad n is my Life" presents an oral history transcript and related materials compiled between 1984 and 1986. This invaluable resource offers a firsthand account of life in and around the historic Almad n quicksilver mine in California. Through the voices of those who lived and worked there, the transcript illuminates the daily lives, social structures, and economic realities of a mining community in the American West.

Researchers and readers interested in California history, mining history, and social history will find this collection a compelling and insightful look into a unique chapter of American industrial development and community life. The inclusion of related materials enhances the historical context and provides a richer understanding of the period.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1171767668
• ISBN13: 9781171767664
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.7"