Colorado (Classic Reprint): A Historical, Descriptive and Statistical Work on the Rocky Mountain Gold and Silver Mining Region: A Historical, ... and Silver Mining Region (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover Colorado’s mining frontier through a thorough, data-driven history with practical context for understanding its growth.

This edition provides a historical narrative paired with statistics on gold and silver mining, the institutions that supported it, and the laws that shaped the landscape. Colorado: The Mining Frontier offers a descriptive survey of mining operations, legislation, rail development, and the social and economic backdrop of the era. It weaves together practical details, such as ore yields, mining towns, and public institutions, to present a coherent portrait of the state’s mining era.

• In-depth look at mining laws, ground rights, and how regulations affected discovery and development.
• Numerical yields and economic context, including bullion values and total mineral production.
• Profiles of major mines and lodes, company activity, and the evolution of mining methods.
• Comprehensive sections on education, state institutions, and the emerging Colorado political landscape.

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