In Virginia City and its Comstock Lode, miners worked one of the richest deposits of gold and silver ever found. Many places claim that title, but the precious metals retrieved between 1859 and 1880, with an equivalent value today in the billions of dollars, played an unprecedented role in industrial history. With cutting-edge technology, Comstock engineers shaped mining throughout the world for the next 50 years. Virginia Cityas wealth propelled several people to Congress and others into the nationas highest society. At ...
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In Virginia City and its Comstock Lode, miners worked one of the richest deposits of gold and silver ever found. Many places claim that title, but the precious metals retrieved between 1859 and 1880, with an equivalent value today in the billions of dollars, played an unprecedented role in industrial history. With cutting-edge technology, Comstock engineers shaped mining throughout the world for the next 50 years. Virginia Cityas wealth propelled several people to Congress and others into the nationas highest society. At the same time, those who settled in the mining district built a civilized, sophisticated place. Drawing on former glories, the popular television series Bonanza perpetuated the legend, capturing international audiences with 14 seasons of programs. As one of the nationas largest historic landmarks, the Comstock continues to welcome millions of visitors.
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Add this copy of Virginia City and the Big Bonanza (Postcards of America to cart. $24.35, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Arcadia Publishing.
Add this copy of Virginia City and the Big Bonanza (Postcards of America to cart. $52.63, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Arcadia Publishing.
The book seller did not say this item was 15 postcards. After a month of e-mail excuses I finally received the item. It was not advertised as 15 postcards and I thought it was a book. Poor write up on the book sellers part.
