A History Of The Comstock Silver Lode And Mines, Nevada And The Great Basin Region, Lake Tahoe And The High Sierras (1889) Hardback - 2009

""A History Of The Comstock Silver Lode And Mines, Nevada And The Great Basin Region, Lake Tahoe And The High Sierras"" is a book written by Dan De Quille in 1889. The book provides a comprehensive historical account of the Comstock Silver Lode and Mines, which were located in Nevada and the Great Basin Region. It also covers the history of Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras, which are located in the same region. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the history of the Comstock Silver Lode and Mines. The first chapter provides an overview of the discovery of the silver lode and the subsequent boom that occurred in the area. The following chapters cover topics such as the mining techniques used in the area, the development of the towns and cities surrounding the mines, and the impact of the mines on the local economy.The book also includes chapters on the history of Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras, which were popular tourist destinations during the time period in which the book was written. These chapters provide a detailed account of the early history of these areas, including the development of tourism and the construction of early resorts.Overall, ""A History Of The Comstock Silver Lode And Mines, Nevada And The Great Basin Region, Lake Tahoe And The High Sierras"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the development of the mining industry in the late 19th century.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.