Gold Rush Towns Of Nevada County

Download Gold Rush Towns Of Nevada County full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online Gold Rush Towns Of Nevada County ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!

Gold Rush Towns of Nevada County

Author : Maria E. Brower
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738546926
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (469 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Gold Rush Towns of Nevada County by : Maria E. Brower

Download or read book Gold Rush Towns of Nevada County written by Maria E. Brower and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nevada County is webbed with some of the richest veins of goldbearing quartz in the world. First discovered in 1849 as placer gold washed into creek beds, hydraulic miners later used massive jets of water to melt mountains and free the precious metal. Rich lodegold districts such as Grass Valley and Nevada City were the most productive in California, and innovations such as hydraulic mining began here and spread throughout the nation. Whimsical names like You Bet, Red Dog, Rough and Ready, French Corral, and Blue Tent hint at the colorful beginnings of dozens of camps that grew from wild and chaotic tent towns to bustling young communities, complete with schools, churches, and businesses. Boomtowns North San Juan, North Bloomfield, and Columbia propelled Nevada County to the head of the state's economy by 1900 and hundreds of miles of gold-bearing quartz veins continued to be tapped in underground tunnels for another 50 years or more.

Gold Rush Towns of Nevada County

Author : Maria E. Brower
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439618186
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Gold Rush Towns of Nevada County by : Maria E. Brower

Download or read book Gold Rush Towns of Nevada County written by Maria E. Brower and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-10-30 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nevada County is webbed with some of the richest veins of goldbearing quartz in the world. First discovered in 1849 as placer gold washed into creek beds, hydraulic miners later used massive jets of water to melt mountains and free the precious metal. Rich lodegold districts such as Grass Valley and Nevada City were the most productive in California, and innovations such as hydraulic mining began here and spread throughout the nation. Whimsical names like You Bet, Red Dog, Rough and Ready, French Corral, and Blue Tent hint at the colorful beginnings of dozens of camps that grew from wild and chaotic tent towns to bustling young communities, complete with schools, churches, and businesses. Boomtowns North San Juan, North Bloomfield, and Columbia propelled Nevada County to the head of the state's economy by 1900 and hundreds of miles of gold-bearing quartz veins continued to be tapped in underground tunnels for another 50 years or more.

Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of Southern Nevada

Author : Shawn Hall
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738570129
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (71 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of Southern Nevada by : Shawn Hall

Download or read book Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of Southern Nevada written by Shawn Hall and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghost towns and mining camps are the last remaining vestiges of the Old West; there is a mystique surrounding these places that has made exploring them a pastime for many in the western United States. Nevada has more than a thousand of these boom-and-bust towns. Some are completely abandoned, while some still struggle to survive and even serve as county seats. Sadly, these wonderful places, including those covered in this volume, are constantly in danger from vandalism and neglect. Many ghost towns and mining camps have been destroyed or damaged needlessly, and those who are captivated by their charm must protect these windows into history so that they survive for future generations.

California's Gold Rush Country

Author : Barbara Braasch
Publisher : Johnston Associates International
ISBN 13 : 9781881409144
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (91 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis California's Gold Rush Country by : Barbara Braasch

Download or read book California's Gold Rush Country written by Barbara Braasch and published by Johnston Associates International. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Bean's History and Directory of Nevada County, California

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Bean's History and Directory of Nevada County, California by :

Download or read book Bean's History and Directory of Nevada County, California written by and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Nevada City

Author : Orval Bronson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780915641123
Total Pages : 95 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (411 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Nevada City by : Orval Bronson

Download or read book Nevada City written by Orval Bronson and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of the Gold Rush town of Nevada City, California from 1850 to 2002. Includes information about Native Americans, Chinese, gold mining, railroads, newspapers, fires, entertainment, industry, government, churches, and fraternal organizations. Brief biographies of 40 pioneers.

Ranches and Agriculture in Nevada County

Author : Maria E. Brower
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467127329
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Ranches and Agriculture in Nevada County by : Maria E. Brower

Download or read book Ranches and Agriculture in Nevada County written by Maria E. Brower and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nevada County was the richest and largest gold-producing county of California. From the beginning of the 1849 Gold Rush until the last quartz mine closed in the 1956, gold was the number-one industry in Nevada County. Not everyone came to California for the gold--some came for the rich and plentiful land available and the opportunity for a better life. After the Gold Rush was deemed over by historians, it was the fertile land of California that became known as the state's Second Gold Rush. Of the 10 soil types found around the world, California has all 10. Producing farms and ranches, small and large, made agriculture Nevada County's third-largest industry after gold mining and the lumber. But of the three important industries, only agriculture has survived and is thriving today. Many of the pioneer, multigenerational ranches and farms continue to operate today on the land their owners' ancestors worked. These ranches have a rich history of contributing to the economic community as well as conserving the land for future generations.

Calaveras Gold

Author : Ronald H. Limbaugh
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
ISBN 13 : 087417578X
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (741 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Calaveras Gold by : Ronald H. Limbaugh

Download or read book Calaveras Gold written by Ronald H. Limbaugh and published by University of Nevada Press. This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: California’s Calaveras County—made famous by Mark Twain and his celebrated Jumping Frog—is the focus of this comprehensive study of Mother Lode mining. Most histories of the California Mother Lode have focused on the mines around the American and Yuba Rivers. However, the “Southern Mines”—those centered around Calaveras County in the central Sierra—were also important in the development of California’s mineral wealth. Calaveras Gold offers a detailed and meticulously researched history of mining and its economic impact in this region from the first discoveries in the 1840s until the present. Mining in Calaveras County covered the full spectrum of technology from the earliest placer efforts through drift and hydraulic mining to advanced hard-rock industrial mining. Subsidiary industries such as agriculture, transportation, lumbering, and water supply, as well as a complex social and political structure, developed around the mines. The authors examine the roles of race, gender, and class in this frontier society; the generation and distribution of capital; and the impact of the mines on the development of political and cultural institutions. They also look at the impact of mining on the Native American population, the realities of day-to-day life in the mining camps, the development of agriculture and commerce, the occurrence of crime and violence, and the cosmopolitan nature of the population. Calaveras County mining continued well into the twentieth century, and the authors examine the ways that mining practices changed as the ores were depleted and how the communities evolved from mining camps into permanent towns with new economic foundations and directions. Mining is no longer the basis of Calaveras’s economy, but memories of the great days of the Mother Lode still attract tourists who bring a new form of wealth to the region.

DK Eyewitness Back Roads California

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465455183
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis DK Eyewitness Back Roads California by : DK Eyewitness

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Back Roads California written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads California driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Californian towns, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Take a journey through the back roads of California to discover the area's real soul and charm. Twenty-four themed drives, each lasting one to five days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities, from short walks and longer hikes to days on the beach or at a spa, to wine tours, cycling trips, and watersports. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses, as well as restaurants specializing in regional produce, have been selected by expert authors. This guide is full-color throughout, with zip code information for use with a GPS device. All the practical information you could need is included, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours. Discover the unexpected on your road trip with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads California.

The California Gold Country

Author : Elliot H. Koeppel
Publisher : Gem Guides Book Company
ISBN 13 : 9780938121121
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (211 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The California Gold Country by : Elliot H. Koeppel

Download or read book The California Gold Country written by Elliot H. Koeppel and published by Gem Guides Book Company. This book was released on 1996-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The saga of the early prospectors and all the others who made their mark during the Gold Rush. This historical visitor's guide includes recommended routes along Highway 49, dubbed the Mother Lode Highway, and many historical and full-color photos.

Mining Towns of Southern Colorado

Author : Staci Comden
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0738599530
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (385 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Mining Towns of Southern Colorado by : Staci Comden

Download or read book Mining Towns of Southern Colorado written by Staci Comden and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Images from the archives of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company (CF&I).

Goldfield

Author : Sally Springmeyer Zanjani
Publisher : Swallow Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (2 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Goldfield by : Sally Springmeyer Zanjani

Download or read book Goldfield written by Sally Springmeyer Zanjani and published by Swallow Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Shortly after the turn of the century discoveries by a Shoshone prospector in the barren central Nevada deserts ignited the last great goldrush on the Western mining frontier. Prospectors, miners, stock promoters, gamblers, camp followers, roughs, lawmen, and anarchists, among others, converged upon this unlikely plot of sand and joshua trees from every corner of the earth. The saga that ensued is first-rate. It tells the story of ordinary people - their everyday lives, hopes, loves, and dilemmas - as well as the fates of the newly crowned nabobs, who could wager a fortune on the turn of a roulette wheel." ""Hell-roaring Goldfield" passed through the same stages of boom, industrialization, and decline as its mining-camp predecessors, but with some significant differences. Greed knew no bounds, waves of epidemic disease and violent death swept the city, mining stock speculation reached new heights, and the tycoon who rose to the top - the ruthless ex-gambler George Wingfield - dominated Nevada for years to come. In other ways as well, the last boomtown cast a long shadow over the future. Goldfield played a key role in the nineteenth-century mining boom that reversed twenty years of depression and decline in a severely depopulated state and assured the triumph of mining camp ideology over other value systems. Along with its careless bravado, that ideology meant unfettered individualism and the primacy of materialism over moral values. It meant a restless search for excitement in the saloons, forerunners of today's casinos and second only to the mines in economic importance. Above all, it meant getting rich and getting out, leaving others to pay the price."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Ghost Towns of Northern California

Author : Susan Drew, Philip Varney, John Drew
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610600804
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (8 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Ghost Towns of Northern California by : Susan Drew, Philip Varney, John Drew

Download or read book Ghost Towns of Northern California written by Susan Drew, Philip Varney, John Drew and published by . This book was released on with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A travel guide to northern California's 50 deserted mining towns, plus the "ghost prison" of Alcatraz and a couple of Chinese fishing villages in the San Francisco Bay area.

Sketches of the Washoe Silver Mines

Author : Henry DeGroot
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (585 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Sketches of the Washoe Silver Mines by : Henry DeGroot

Download or read book Sketches of the Washoe Silver Mines written by Henry DeGroot and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Hydraulic Mining in California

Author : Powell Greenland
Publisher : Arthur H. Clark Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Hydraulic Mining in California by : Powell Greenland

Download or read book Hydraulic Mining in California written by Powell Greenland and published by Arthur H. Clark Company. This book was released on 2001 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than a century the history of the American Frontier, particularly the West, has been the speciality of the Arthur H. Clark Company. We publish new books, both interpretive and documentary, in small, high-quality editions for the collector, researcher, and library.

The Rough Guide to California

Author : Rough Guides (Firm)
Publisher : Rough Guides
ISBN 13 : 9781843530497
Total Pages : 892 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (34 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to California by : Rough Guides (Firm)

Download or read book The Rough Guide to California written by Rough Guides (Firm) and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2003 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide that covers urban hotspots such as San Francisco and LA to the natural beauty of the Yosemite National Park and the Lake Tahoe area. Camping and hiking information in Sequoia, Death Valley and the other great National Parks is included as well as the highlights of the east - Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Hotel and restaurant details are given to suit all budgets together with the lowdown on the coolest (or, failing that, the most interesting) clubs and bars. Comprehensive contexts sections featuring the best books and movies on California, as well as extracts from two best-selling authors are also included.

Nevada County Wine

Author : Mary Anne Davis
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467139548
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Nevada County Wine by : Mary Anne Davis

Download or read book Nevada County Wine written by Mary Anne Davis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nevada County's tumultuous wine history includes several booms and busts, starting in the 1850s when gold prospectors brought the first grapevines in their saddlebags. Economic downturns, prohibition and war all tried to kill the fledgling wine industry, but it hung on thanks to gentleman farmers and members of the mining industry who supplied a thirsty clientele. Today, although the mines have gone quiet, wineries are thriving in the hills of the Gold Country, and the pioneering spirit lives on in their distinctive vintages and growing techniques. Join author Mary Anne Davis as she explores the family vineyards of the California foothills.