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Ghost Towns Of Death Valley
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Author : Robert P. Palazzo
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2014
Ghost Towns Of Death Valley written by Robert P. Palazzo and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with History categories.
Although the Death Valley area is sparsely populated, it once was home to a good many towns, some of which not only have disappeared from the desert but also from history. Even though the name "Death Valley" itself evokes dark and foreboding images devoid of life, there was a surprising number of towns that did exist in or near the 3.4 million acres that comprise Death Valley National Park. Many had the amenities of larger cities, and some thrived before being deserted and melting back into the desert. The visual record of many of these towns and their occupants is featured in this book.
Death Valley Ghost Towns
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Author : Stanley W. Paher
language : en
Publisher: Gem Guides Book Company
Release Date : 1981
Death Valley Ghost Towns written by Stanley W. Paher and has been published by Gem Guides Book Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Death Valley (Calif. and Nev.) categories.
An attractive, oversized guide to the ghost towns of Death Valley. Many photos and detailed history of the old mining camps as they once existed. Illustrated throughout.
Death Valley Ghost Towns
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Author : Stanley W. Paher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
Death Valley Ghost Towns written by Stanley W. Paher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Death Valley (Calif. and Nev.) categories.
An attractive, oversized guide to the ghost towns of Death Valley. Many photos and detailed history of the old mining camps as they once existed. Illustrated throughout.
Ghost Towns Of California
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Release Date : 2012-07-15
Ghost Towns Of California written by and has been published by Voyageur Press (MN) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-15 with Travel categories.
"A guide to the best ghost towns of California. Once thriving, these abandoned mining camps and pioneer villages still ring with history. Philip Varney equips you with everything you need to explore these sites, including maps, directions, history, and photos"--Provided by publisher.
Southern California S Best Ghost Towns
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Author : Philip Varney
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 1994-03-01
Southern California S Best Ghost Towns written by Philip Varney and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-03-01 with Travel categories.
The ghost towns of Southern California-some dramatic and nearly intact, others devastated-are well worth visiting. Most are remnants of once-colorful mining towns, though there are also railroad towns, a World War II relocation center, a promoter's swindle, and a failed socialist colony. Some excellent attractions remain. One of the best-preserved stamp mills in the West is in Skidoo. Smelters, homes, stores, and the remarkable wooden American Hotel can be found in Cerro Gordo, which the author calls "California's best true ghost town." Seasoned back-roads traveler Philip Varney, who has visited nearly a hundred ghost towns in the area, provides a down-to-earth and helpful guide to more than sixty of the best in Southern California and nearby Inyo and Kern counties. He defines a ghost town as a town with a population markedly decreased from its peak, one whose initial reason for settlement no longer keeps people there. It can be completely deserted, have a resident or two, or retain genuine signs of vitality, but Varney has eliminated those towns he considers either too populated or too empty of significant remains. The sites are grouped in four chapters in Inyo County, Death Valley, the Mojave Desert and Kern River, and the regions surrounding Los Angeles and San Diego. Each chapter provides a map of the region, a ranking of sites as "major," "secondary," and "minor," information on road conditions, trip suggestions, and tips on the use of particular topographic maps for readers interested in more detailed exploration. Each entry includes directions to a town, a brief history of that town, and notes on its special points of interest. Current photographs provide a valuable record of the sometimes fragile sites. Southern California's Best Ghost Towns will be welcomed both by those who enjoy traveling off the beaten path and by those who enjoy the history of the American West.
Death Valley Ghost Towns
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Author : Robert C. Jones
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2010-08-01
Death Valley Ghost Towns written by Robert C. Jones and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-08-01 with History categories.
Death Valley has a fascinating mining history. Miners first passed through here in 1849 during the California gold rush, not realizing that there were vast deposits of gold and borax just waiting to be taken out of the mountains and Valley floor. By the late 19th century though, large scale gold and borax mining operations were in full swing. In the 20th century, talc mining would join borax as the two most important minerals mined in the Death Valley area.The most common extant ruins in Death Valley include mill ruins, metal or stone mine buildings, mine openings, and metal water towers. There are few mercantile or residential structures remaining (Rhyolite and Aguereberry Camp being two exceptions). The ghost towns and mining camps within and near Death Valley are probably in better shape than most because of the preservative affect of the extremely dry climate, and the protection offered by Death Valley being a National Park (and, earlier, a National Monument). The best-preserved towns are post-1950s company mining camps (Ibex Springs, Broken Pick, Warm Springs, Keystone Mine, etc.)The vast majority of the photos in this book were taken in the 21st century. Thus, this book focuses primarily on what there is to see in the Death Valley ghost towns today, with a bit of the history of the sites included along the way. This new edition contains three new sites, and 7 maps. There are 100+ color photos included.
Ghost Towns Of California
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Author : Richard Miller
language : en
Publisher: American Traveler Press
Release Date : 1992-04-01
Ghost Towns Of California written by Richard Miller and has been published by American Traveler Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-04-01 with Travel categories.
A ghost town is only as good as the stories about it. The legends of bar-fights, famous visitors, and big findings of gold are throughout this book. It also has a good map and directions on locating the towns, some of which are "alive" today.
Death Valley To Yosemite
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Author : L. Burr Belden
language : en
Publisher: Spotted Dog Press (CA)
Release Date : 1998
Death Valley To Yosemite written by L. Burr Belden and has been published by Spotted Dog Press (CA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
Ghost Towns And Mining Camps Of California
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Author : Remi A. Nadeau
language : en
Publisher: Crest Publishers
Release Date : 1965
Ghost Towns And Mining Camps Of California written by Remi A. Nadeau and has been published by Crest Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with History categories.
Accounts of gold-rush days in the Mother Lode camps, with stories of bad men and gold seekers, from history and folklore.
Nevada Ghost Towns Mining Camps
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Author : Stanley W. Paher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970
Nevada Ghost Towns Mining Camps written by Stanley W. Paher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The detailed history of Nevada's ghost towns are chronicled along with numerous B/W photos of more than 575 mining sites and towns.