Author: Sandra Dallas
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806120843
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Depicts the history of more than one hundred Colorado towns abandoned after the end of the mining boom
Colorado Ghost Towns and Mining Camps
Author: Sandra Dallas
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806120843
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Depicts the history of more than one hundred Colorado towns abandoned after the end of the mining boom
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806120843
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Depicts the history of more than one hundred Colorado towns abandoned after the end of the mining boom
Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of New Mexico
Author: James E. Sherman
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806111063
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Given in memory of Ethel A. Tsutsui, Ph.D. and Minoru Tsutsui, Ph.D.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806111063
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Given in memory of Ethel A. Tsutsui, Ph.D. and Minoru Tsutsui, Ph.D.
Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of Southern Nevada
Author: Shawn Hall
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738570129
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Ghost towns and mining camps are the last remaining vestiges of the Old West; there is a mystique surrounding these places that has made exploring them a pastime for many in the western United States. Nevada has more than a thousand of these boom-and-bust towns. Some are completely abandoned, while some still struggle to survive and even serve as county seats. Sadly, these wonderful places, including those covered in this volume, are constantly in danger from vandalism and neglect. Many ghost towns and mining camps have been destroyed or damaged needlessly, and those who are captivated by their charm must protect these windows into history so that they survive for future generations.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738570129
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Ghost towns and mining camps are the last remaining vestiges of the Old West; there is a mystique surrounding these places that has made exploring them a pastime for many in the western United States. Nevada has more than a thousand of these boom-and-bust towns. Some are completely abandoned, while some still struggle to survive and even serve as county seats. Sadly, these wonderful places, including those covered in this volume, are constantly in danger from vandalism and neglect. Many ghost towns and mining camps have been destroyed or damaged needlessly, and those who are captivated by their charm must protect these windows into history so that they survive for future generations.
Ghost Towns of the Southwest
Author: Jim Hinckley
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 9780760332214
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
For centuries, the stunning panoramas of Arizona and New Mexico served as the backdrop for a veritable cavalcade of human history. From Anasazi cities built within towering canyon walls to early outpost villages of an expanding young nation, the Southwest served as the home to a range of communities that first thrived and ultimately demised in the region's rugged, sprawling landscapes. Today, the Southwest lures visitors with its majestic natural scenery and links to a fascinating chapter in our nation's history. In Ghost Towns of the Southwest, Jim Hinckley and Kerrick James present the colorful stories, colorful characters, and colorful landscapes that bring to life these landmarks of our past.
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 9780760332214
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
For centuries, the stunning panoramas of Arizona and New Mexico served as the backdrop for a veritable cavalcade of human history. From Anasazi cities built within towering canyon walls to early outpost villages of an expanding young nation, the Southwest served as the home to a range of communities that first thrived and ultimately demised in the region's rugged, sprawling landscapes. Today, the Southwest lures visitors with its majestic natural scenery and links to a fascinating chapter in our nation's history. In Ghost Towns of the Southwest, Jim Hinckley and Kerrick James present the colorful stories, colorful characters, and colorful landscapes that bring to life these landmarks of our past.
Arizona Ghost Towns and Mining Camps
Author: Philip Varney
Publisher: Arizona Highways Books
ISBN: 9780916179441
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
A guide to ghost towns and abandoned mining camps in Arizona includes historical photographs, a color portfolio, regional maps, descriptions, and directions to each site.
Publisher: Arizona Highways Books
ISBN: 9780916179441
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
A guide to ghost towns and abandoned mining camps in Arizona includes historical photographs, a color portfolio, regional maps, descriptions, and directions to each site.
Montana Ghost Towns and Gold Camps
Author: William W. Whitfield
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781931291385
Category : Ghost towns
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781931291385
Category : Ghost towns
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
New Mexico's Best Ghost Towns
Author: Philip Varney
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826310101
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This useful guidebook surveys more than eighty ghost towns, grouped by geographic area. First published in 1981 and now available only from the University of New Mexico Press, it has been praised in particular for its instructions on how to reach even the most obscure sites.
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826310101
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This useful guidebook surveys more than eighty ghost towns, grouped by geographic area. First published in 1981 and now available only from the University of New Mexico Press, it has been praised in particular for its instructions on how to reach even the most obscure sites.
Ghost Towns of California
Author:
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 076034082X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
"A guide to the best ghost towns of California. Once thriving, these abandoned mining camps and pioneer villages still ring with history. Philip Varney equips you with everything you need to explore these sites, including maps, directions, history, and photos"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 076034082X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
"A guide to the best ghost towns of California. Once thriving, these abandoned mining camps and pioneer villages still ring with history. Philip Varney equips you with everything you need to explore these sites, including maps, directions, history, and photos"--Provided by publisher.
Montana Mining Ghost Towns
Author: Barbara Fifer
Publisher: Farcountry Press
ISBN: 1560371951
Category : Ghost towns
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Photographs-landscapes, townsites, homes, stores, mining structures.
Publisher: Farcountry Press
ISBN: 1560371951
Category : Ghost towns
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Photographs-landscapes, townsites, homes, stores, mining structures.
Finding Gold in Colorado - Prospector's Edition
Author: Kevin Singel
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781719553469
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Travel guide book inspired by the gold prospecting origin of Colorado. Includes touring information on all the major towns founded as gold mining camps as well as summaries of each town's origin story. Includes reviews and recommendations on historic districts to visit, mines to tour, driving tours of ghost towns and places to gold pan. Includes information on 16 historic districts, 31 museums, 18 mines, 186 gold panning sites across the state of Colorado. Thoroughly researched to confirm public access to the panning sites (no private property or areas subject to mining claim has been included - unlike other books.)Written by a long-time Colorado resident and gold prospector. Based on years of research and field work.Get your share of the gold by prospecting for it in historic, urban, and remote locations across the gold districts of Colorado.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781719553469
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
Travel guide book inspired by the gold prospecting origin of Colorado. Includes touring information on all the major towns founded as gold mining camps as well as summaries of each town's origin story. Includes reviews and recommendations on historic districts to visit, mines to tour, driving tours of ghost towns and places to gold pan. Includes information on 16 historic districts, 31 museums, 18 mines, 186 gold panning sites across the state of Colorado. Thoroughly researched to confirm public access to the panning sites (no private property or areas subject to mining claim has been included - unlike other books.)Written by a long-time Colorado resident and gold prospector. Based on years of research and field work.Get your share of the gold by prospecting for it in historic, urban, and remote locations across the gold districts of Colorado.