The Story Of Scotty, Walter Scott: King Of The Desert Mine (1906) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165897612)

The Story of Scotty, Walter Scott: King of the Desert Mine is a biographical book written by Charles A. Taylor and published in 1906. The book tells the true story of Walter Scott, a prospector and miner who became known as ""Scotty"" and gained fame for his exploits in the Mojave Desert in California. The book describes Scotty's early life and his journey to the desert, where he discovered a rich vein of gold and silver in the Death Valley area. It also details his eccentric personality and his tendency to exaggerate his wealth and accomplishments to impress others. The book includes anecdotes and stories about Scotty's interactions with famous people of his time, including Albert Einstein, Henry Ford, and President Theodore Roosevelt. It also covers Scotty's involvement in the construction of the Scotty's Castle mansion in Death Valley, which became a popular tourist attraction.Overall, The Story of Scotty is a fascinating account of a colorful character who lived an adventurous life in the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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: Charles A. Taylor
ISBN-10: 116589761X
ISBN-13: 9781165897612
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d