Basins of Silver - Softcover

Twitty, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932738835 ISBN 13: 9781932738834

Publisher: Western Reflections Publishing Co., 2009

Synopsis

The story of the Las Animas Mining District in Colorado's San Juan Mountains began with the Colorado Gold Rush of 1860, but it was silver that kept the local mines operating for over one hundred years. A well-documented study that separates fact from folklore, Eric Twitty's Basins of Silver avoids the false information and exaggerations of many current commentaries on this famous mining district. Whether interested in Colorado mining history, in-depth, or exciting tales of man against nature - this book is an interesting and fun read.

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About the Author

Eric Twitty became interested in mining history at the age of seven. Owner of Mountain States Historical in Boulder, Colorado — a firm specializing in mining sites and history, Twitty has documented and assessed important mines and mining districts throughout the West for more than a decade. He is renown for his expertise as a mining archeologist. His other books include Blown to Bits in the Mine — A History of Mining and Explosives in the United States and Riches to Rust — A Guide to Mining in the Old West, both of which are published by Western Reflections Publishing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Western Reflections Publishing Co.
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1932738835
• ISBN 13: 9781932738834
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 396