Western United States - Travel Essays & Descriptions, Mining Technology, Colorado - State & Local History, Colorado - Travel
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Overview
In late 1882 and 1883, William Weston, a mining engineer and promoter, corresponded with Denver newspapers about the mines of Ouray County (now Ouray and San Miguel Counties). Eventually this rare pamphlet, which gives details about every active Colorado mine at the time, came about as a result of this correspondence. Editor P. David Smith has inserted some introspective commentary and rare photographs to help bring Weston’s report to life as an example of a time when mining was king in Ouray and San Miguel Counties. Also included are Weston’s own detailed examinations of the towns and lifestyles of the era. Whether you are a historian, miner, or simply a causal observer of the time, this book will make for an interesting and informative read.Synopsis
In late 1882 and 1883, William Weston, a mining engineer and promoter, corresponded with Denver newspapers about the mines of Ouray County (now Ouray and San Miguel Counties). Eventually this rare pamphlet, which gives details about every active Colorado mine at the time, came about as a result of this correspondence.
Editor P. David Smith has inserted some introspective commentary and rare photographs to help bring Weston s report to life as an example of a time when mining was king in Ouray and San Miguel Counties. Also included are Weston s own detailed examinations of the towns and lifestyles of the era. Whether you are a historian, miner, or simply a causal observer of the time, this book will make for an interesting and informative read.Book Details
Published
July 1, 2006
Publisher
Western Reflections Publishing Company
Pages
163
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781932738353