The History of the Comstock Lode, 1850-1920: University of Nevada Bulletin, V37, No. 3, July 1, 1943 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258936204)

The book titled ""The History Of The Comstock Lode, 1850-1920: University Of Nevada Bulletin, V37, No. 3, July 1, 1943"" is a comprehensive account of the Comstock Lode, a major silver deposit discovered in 1859 in Virginia City, Nevada. The author, Grant H. Smith, provides a detailed historical overview of the Comstock Lode from its discovery to its decline in the early 20th century. The book is published as a University of Nevada Bulletin, Volume 37, Number 3, in July 1943. It covers various aspects of the Comstock Lode, including the mining techniques, the development of the mining industry, the economic impact of the Lode, and the social and cultural changes that occurred in Virginia City and the surrounding areas. The book also includes a wealth of information on the people who were involved in the Comstock Lode, including the miners, the entrepreneurs, and the politicians. Overall, ""The History Of The Comstock Lode, 1850-1920"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of mining, the American West, and the economic and social changes that occurred during the 19th and early 20th centuries.This is a new release of the original 1943 edition.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.

Author: Grant H. Smith
ISBN-10: 1258936208
ISBN-13: 9781258936204
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2013
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.29lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d