The Roar and the Silence - History of Virginia City and the Comstock Lode

The first comprehensive treatment of Comstock society to incorporate mining history with the stories of the people who lived it.

About the author

Ronald M. Jamesis the author or co-author of ten books, and he received the Wilbur S. Shepperson Humanities Book Award in 1998. His articles on history, folklore, and archaeology have appeared in six countries, and he has lectured on western history throughout the nation. James also lectures occasionally at the University of Nevada, Reno in history and folklore. He is the chairman of the National Historic Landmarks Committee for the National Park Service, and he served as Nevada's State Historic Preservation Officer for three decades.

Summary

A history of Comstock's life - from the people who produced the wealth, to those who created a community of families, tradesmen, and mining professionals. It examines ethnic communities and the life styles of a population that ranged from millionaire silver barons to ragpickers and scavengers.

Product details

• Authors: Ronald James, Ronald M James, Ronald M. James
• Publisher: University of Nevada Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.1998
• EAN: 9780874173208
• ISBN: 978-0-87417-320-8
• Weight: 520 g
• Illustrations: 50 b&w photographs, 4 maps, 7 illustrations
• Series: Wilbur S. Shepperson Series in; Wilbur S.Shepperson Series in History & Humanities; Shepperson Nevada History; Shepperson History Humanities
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous