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Ghost Towns of the American West

3.6/5 ( ratings)

Droves of treasure hunters raided the deserts and crags of the American West in the mid-19th century hoping to make a fortune in gold, silver and copper. Of the thousands of mining towns that sprang up, most have disappeared, but a scant few remain as spooky reminders of dreams that failed. Each year, visitors from around the world journey to these ghost towns - some resembling Hollywood movie sets, complete with tumbleweeds, howling breezes and swing saloon doors; others no more than ruins accessibly only by four-wheel drive - to experience first-hand history frozen in time.

Language: English

Pages: 112

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Release: May 01, 2003

ISBN: 0810945088

ISBN 13: 9780810945081

Ghost Towns of the American West

3.6/5 ( ratings)

Droves of treasure hunters raided the deserts and crags of the American West in the mid-19th century hoping to make a fortune in gold, silver and copper. Of the thousands of mining towns that sprang up, most have disappeared, but a scant few remain as spooky reminders of dreams that failed. Each year, visitors from around the world journey to these ghost towns - some resembling Hollywood movie sets, complete with tumbleweeds, howling breezes and swing saloon doors; others no more than ruins accessibly only by four-wheel drive - to experience first-hand history frozen in time.

Language: English

Pages: 112

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Release: May 01, 2003

ISBN: 0810945088

ISBN 13: 9780810945081

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