The Mechanics Of Optimism: Mining Companies, Technology, And The Hot Spring Gold Rush, Montana Territory, 1864-1868 (Mining the American West Series)

Language: English

Published by University Press of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 2004

0870817825 / 9780870817823

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Signed and inscribed on title page by author, "To Ed & Phil - Dear friend and enthusiasts for Montana history. With Thanks for your kind invitation. Jeff Safford 10 Nov 04." Binding tight; interior clean. Black boards with metallic blue lettering on spine. Dust jacket in mylar; light shelf wear. From the rear cover, "This superb history covers the discovery, flourishing, and eventual collapse of the Hot Spring district, a part of Montana's exceptional 1860s gold boom." 1st edition, 1st printing per copyright number line. 185pp., including index and bibliography.

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Title
The Mechanics Of Optimism: Mining Companies, Technology, And The Hot Spring Gold Rush, Montana Territory, 1864-1868 (Mining the American West Series)
Author
Safford, Jeffrey J.
Publisher
University Press of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Publication year
2004
Condition
Very Good to Near Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good to Near Fine
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0870817825
ISBN 13
9780870817823
Illustrator
Pratt, Daniel (Jacket)
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Dimensions
9 1/4" Tall
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Second Edition Books

Butte, MT, U.S.A.

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Second Edition Books is a spacious, well-stocked used bookstore conveniently located on the hill in historic uptown Butte, Montana. We carry books of all sorts from paperbacks to collectable Butte and Montana titles. In addition, we have one of the largest selections of mining and geology titles around. Need something else? We also carry cookbooks, children's books, religion and much, much more. Make sure to stop in when you drive through Montana!

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