Gold Rushes and Mining Camps of the Early American West

Fisher, Vardis; Holmes, Opal Laurel

ISBN 10: 087004043X / ISBN 13: 9780870040436

Published by Caxton Press, 1968

About this Item

A huge compilation of information and photographs on the early mining efforts in the American west. The story of the west is told through the individual lives of many of the characters, such as calamity Jane, Hickock, Judge Roy Bean and many others.

Seller Inventory # 001067

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gold Rushes and Mining Camps of the Early American West
• Publisher: Caxton Press
• Publication Date: 1968
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087004043X
• ISBN 13: 9780870040436
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Weight: 6 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.