Gold Rushes and Mining Camps of the Early American West [Hardcover] Fisher, Vardis and Holmes, Opal Laurel

<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>

<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.