The Story Of Scotty, Walter Scott: King Of The Desert Mine (1906)

By Charles A. Taylor

Book Overview

The Story Of Scotty, Walter Scott: King Of The Desert Mine is a book written by Charles A. Taylor in 1906. The book tells the story of Walter Scott, a prospector and miner who became known as ""Scotty"" and was famous for his tall tales and wild adventures in the deserts of California and Nevada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book chronicles Scotty's life from his early days as a cowboy and prospector, to his discovery of the famous Death Valley Scotty Mine, which he claimed was the richest gold mine in the world. The book also explores Scotty's relationships with famous figures of the time, including Albert Johnson, a wealthy investor who financed Scotty's mining ventures, and Wyatt Earp, the famous lawman and gambler.Throughout the book, Taylor presents a colorful portrait of Scotty, highlighting his larger-than-life personality and his ability to spin tall tales that often blurred the line between truth and fiction. The book also provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the American West and the gold rush era.Overall, The Story Of Scotty, Walter Scott: King Of The Desert Mine is an entertaining and informative book that offers a unique perspective on one of the most colorful characters of the American West.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: 110466738X
• ISBN13: 9781104667382
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"