Book may have light/sometimes moderate wear and tear due to storage and age. May have writing or old price on inside cover. May be price clipped. Spine is intact, in good condition, clean. Pages are intact, in good condition, clean. None of the defects detract from the readability! From a non-smoking environment. Ask for pictures!

Seller Inventory # 281961541

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Gold Rushes and Mining Camps of the Early American West
Publisher: Caxton Press (1968), 465 pages
Publication Date: 1968
Language: English
ISBN 10: 087004043X
ISBN 13: 9780870040436
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: NEW IN WRAP
Dust Jacket Condition: New
Weight: 4.375 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

<div>Vardis Fisher and Opal Laurel Holmes bring together the stories of all of the remarkable men and women and all of the violent contrasts that made up one of the most enthralling chapters in American history. Fisher, a respected scholar and versatile creative writer, devoted three years to the writing of this book.</div>

About the Author

<div></div>Vardis Fisher was born in Idaho; wrote most of his 35+ books while in Idaho; and remained an Idahoan his entire career despite going to Chicago and New York to study and teach. A contemporary of Thomas Wolfe and others, Fisher's career has been marked by incredible success and controversy. One of the icons of Western United States literature in the 20th century, he and his work remain an important part of the West's culture and history.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Boot Hill Books specializes in books that deepen our sense of history. We love books on the Civil War, the Old West and the Southwest, and Native American culture, art, and history. We have a large inventory of books that we are putting online as fast as we can. Please feel free to contact us - we'd love to hear from you!

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Boot Hill Books
AZ, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks website.
If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged), you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of purchase date.
If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the "Ask bookseller a question" link to contact us and we'll respond
as soon as possible.
Arizona residents will be charged the applicable amount of sales tax.

Shipping Terms

We package all books with care for a safe journey to their destination.
Orders are shipped within two business days.
Our standard method of shipping is via USPS for domestic and international destinations.
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	1 to 8 business days	1 to 4 business days
First item	US$ 12.00	US$ 12.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.