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A Short History of Virginia City
James, Ronald M., James, Susan A.
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Description for A Short History of Virginia City
Paperback. Num Pages: 168 pages, black & white illustrations, maps, frontispiece. BIC Classification: 1KBBWN; HBJK; HBTB; KNAT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 249.
Founded in 1859, Virginia City quickly became world famous for its extraordinary prosperity. Over the next two decades, the mines of “the Richest City on Earth” yielded millions in gold and silver. The newly wealthy built mansions and churches, opera houses and schools, with furniture, fashions, and entertainment imported from Europe and the Far East. Here young Samuel Clemens, reporting for the Territorial Enterprise in 1863, first called himself Mark Twain. At its height Virginia City was a magnet for immigrants and the world leader in technological innovations in mining. The city’s story did not end when the Comstock Lode played out. ... Read more
Founded in 1859, Virginia City quickly became world famous for its extraordinary prosperity. Over the next two decades, the mines of “the Richest City on Earth” yielded millions in gold and silver. The newly wealthy built mansions and churches, opera houses and schools, with furniture, fashions, and entertainment imported from Europe and the Far East. Here young Samuel Clemens, reporting for the Territorial Enterprise in 1863, first called himself Mark Twain. At its height Virginia City was a magnet for immigrants and the world leader in technological innovations in mining. The city’s story did not end when the Comstock Lode played out. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Reno, United States
ISBN
9780874179477
SKU
V9780874179477
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About James, Ronald M., James, Susan A.
Ronald M. James’s previous publications include The Roar and the Silence: A History of Virginia City and the Comstock Lode. He is the executive director of the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture and served as state historic preservation officer for three decades. He lives in Carson City, Nevada, USA. Author and historian Susan A. James has been the ... Read more
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