Author: Rosemae Wells CampbellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crystal River Valley (Colo.)
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Crystal River Valley, Jewel Or Jinx?
Author: Rosemae Wells CampbellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crystal River Valley (Colo.)
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The Mining West
Author: Richard E. LingenfelterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description
This two-volume set cites books, pamphlets, maps, music, directories, and other published materials (excluding materials from technical and popular magazines and newspapers) on the history of mining in the American and Canadian West. Topics covered include prospecting, mining rushes and camps, and mining finance, labor, technology, law, literature, and lore. The initial portion provides general information on mining and metalurgical technology. The subsequent regional sections are subdivided into refined historical studies, raw materials, fictional and poetic treatments, and bibliographical guides to further materials. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Something about the Author
Author: Anne CommirePublisher:
ISBN: 9780810300507
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Series covers individuals ranging from established award winners to authors and illustrators who are just beginning their careers. Entries cover: personal life, career, writings and works in progress, adaptations, additional sources, and photographs.
The Colorado Magazine
Author: Journal of the West
Author: Lorrin L. MorrisonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 778
Book Description
Ghost Town Quarterly
Author: Beyond the Great Divide
Author: Abbott FayPublisher: Western Reflections Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781890437190
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Abbott Fay, Colorado's noted historian and author of I Never Knew That About Colorado, shares 101 unique stories of places and people during Western Colorado's early days.Did you know that: -- Several explorers claimed a wooden sailing ship was found near Red Cliff in 1879 stuck in ice in a cave filled with crystals and gold? -- Delta women went on strike in the 1880s, refusing to cook evening meals until sidewalks were built and streets paved? -- Silverton sprouted the first nationally recognized cowboy band in 1885? -- In 1885, elephants pushed a train over Boreas Pass -- the world's highest railroad crossing?Plus ninety-six other amazing stories . . .
Catalog of Printed Books. Supplement
Author: Bancroft LibraryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 790
Book Description
Catalog of Printed Books
Author: Bancroft LibraryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 788
Book Description
Author: