What other book might you compare comstock lode to and why. The comstock lode is a lode of silver ore located under the eastern slope of mount davidson. Bonanza, the tv western was set near virginia city, nevada. If you appreciate character development and getting lost in a book, i highly recommend louis lamours lonesome gods. Comstock lode virginia city 2020 all you need to know. Also shows tools used in the mines, as well as exterior views of several mining companies working the comstock lode. But on the way to california, vals father is killed by the same men who had killed his mother. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
The history of the comstock lode nevada bureau of mines. Historical price to book ratio values for comstock mining lode over the last 10 years. Henry comstock, a sheepherder and prospector, who cared for the brothers cabin, unsuccessfully tried to find gold on the land, sold his claims within months, and died a poor man. Historic premier mine 20 66 acre lode mining claim in the famous comstock lode mining district near. Val trevallion is a young man of twentyfour with a harsh past. Like many good stories, there are enough moving parts that come together satisfyingly by the final page. It was just a godforsaken mountainside, but no place on earth was richer in silver.
Though comstock died poor and obviously unhappy, the rich lode that he had an early part of was named for him. Comstock is just a godforsaken mountainsidewith the richest silver lode on earth. Enjoy reading 328 pages by starting download or read online the history of the comstock lode, 18501997. Bonanza season 1, episode 9 1959, titled the henry comstock story, recounts a fanciful tale of mr. For those of you who are not interested in western history the name may mean nothing. If youre fond of lamour novelsand i amcomstock lode is chockablock full of his artful characters, developed over a timeframe reminiscent of his sackett tales. A novel louis lamours lost treasures kindle edition by lamour, louis. The comstock lode is one of the most important mining discoveries in american history, in output and in significance.
To the complaint of divers companies working mines of the comstock lode to which is attached a copy of the. Like zane grey, lamour had the gift of bringing history to life. Virginia city nevada and the comstock lode a once bustling mining town in the late 1800s, virginia city was heralded as the most important settlement between denver, colorado and san francisco, california in the time of its heydays. Book value is a widely used stock evaluation measure. Price to book value is a valuation ratio that is measured by stock price book value per share. One of the earliest discovers of the comstock lode s silver riches was george hearst, who later found more mineral wealth in the mountains of utah and south dakota and finally the anaconda copper deposits in montana. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading comstock lode. If youre fond of lamour novelsand i am comstock lode is chockablock full of his artful characters, developed over a timeframe reminiscent of his sackett tales. Saga comstock lode boom days virginia by lyman george abebooks.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Comstock lode by louis lamour 1999, paperback for sale. The one thing which i miss out is the way the stories and too quickly. The history of the comstock lode, first published in 1943, provided mining investors, engineers, and western historians with the first comprehensive, chronological history of mining operations on the comstock from 1850 to 1997. Download the history of the comstock lode, 18501997 free pdf ebook online. Boom days in virginia city hardcover 1934 by george d lyman author. This book was written by the famous western writer, louis lamour. Louis lamour has written over a hundred books, including the famous sackett novels. Ten years go by, during which val shoots two of the people who were involved in the murders. Bookshare accessible books for individuals with print disabilities. Comstock lode creating nevada history legends of america. As illustrated by the great comstock lode of nevada by shinn, charles h. We recommend booking comstock lode tours ahead of time to secure your spot.
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In 1641 there is a william comstock mentioned in regard to some lands purchased from a richard milles. Mark twain worked on the newspaper there during this time learning his craft of story telling. After the discovery was made public in 1859, prospectors rushed to the area and scrambled to stake their claims. It was the first major silver discovery in united states history. Comstock lode is a readable book about one of the great silver strikes in the us.
Its another marathon of a book that you wont want to end. He was best known for his written accounts of the people, events, and silver mining operations on the comstock lode at virginia city, nevada, including his nonfiction book history of the big bonanza american publishing company, 1876. A novel louis lamours lost treasures mass market paperback february 1, 1982. The setting of this story is in the mid1800s, during the gold rush in america. Discovered under what would become one of the most important gold camps in the west virginia city, on the eastern slope of mt. Comstock lode by louis lamour goodreads share book. Comstock lode by louis lamour overdrive rakuten overdrive. While the comstock claim did contain some gold, miners were unable to get to it because it of an abundance of bluish clay.
This story is about the beginnings of the comstock lode. The dreamers, the restless, the builders, the vultures they were lured by the glittering promise of instant riches and survived the brutal hardships of a mining camp to raise a legendary boom town. Read comstock lode a novel by louis lamour available from rakuten kobo. John was evidently serving as an apprentice under russell for a specified number of years and was probably the son of william comstock who was one of the first comstocks to come to america. Lyman never met an exclamation point he didnt love. Story mine illustrated great comstock lode nevada abebooks.
Both of his parents were killed when he was young and he has taken it upon himself to get revenge against the killers. The classic western, now newly repackaged as part of bantams louis lamours lost treasures programwith neverbeforeseen material from louis and his son, beau lamour. If you are just starting out on louis, this book will not steer you wrong, it is a. The current price to book ratio for comstock mining as of march 27, 2020 is 1. The ragstoriches american frontier tale of an irish immigrant who outwits, outworks, and outmaneuvers thousands of rivals to take control of nevadas comstock lodethe rich. Grita redaway, a radiantly beautiful actress driven by an unfulfilled need. Louis lamour orphaned by murderers when young, val trevallion and grita redaway meet again as adults, he a hardened loner and she an aspiring actress, during the worlds greatest silver strike. Lamour,louis comstock lode all orders shipped with tracking and delivery confirmation numbers. The comstock lode is a lode of silver ore located under the eastern slope of mount davidson, a peak in the virginia range in virginia city, nevada then western utah territory, which was the first major discovery of silver ore in the united states and named after american miner henry comstock. Saga comstock lode boom days virginia by lyman george. Davidson, the mines would yield more than 500 million dollars of. Jun 06, 2018 the ragstoriches american frontier tale of an irish immigrant who outwits, outworks, and outmaneuvers thousands of rivals to take control of nevadas comstock lodethe rich body of gold and. Two fiercely independent spirits, together they rose above the challenges of the comstock to stake a bold claim on the future. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Henry comstock left the area broke in 1862 and went to oregon, where he continued to prospect. Mining camps soon thrived in the vicinity, which became bustling centers of fabulous wealth. The mining millionaire americans couldnt help but love. Louis lamour they came to the comstock lode drawn by the promise instant wealth. All orders shipped with tracking and delivery confirmation. For a bustling, enterprising america, this was the great. Insider stories of the comstock lode and nevadas mining frontier, 18591909. Historic american buildings survey habs nev,15virg,33. The paperback of the history of the comstock lode by grant h. Today, the comstock mines are contaminated with levels of mercury 26 times higher than the federal standard. The history of the comstock lode, 18501997 is a book by grant horace smith,joseph v. It was the richest deposit of silver the world had known, and drifters and dreamers, builders and thieves, fought, worked. An authentic account of the discovery, history, and working of the world renowned comstock silver lode of virginia city, nevada. For a bustling, enterprising america, this was the great bonanza.
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