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Reprint of a 1968 work in which the prolific, award-winning science fiction author (over 100 books, four Hugo and five Nebula awards) tackled a different kind of subject, recounting the history found in ghost towns of the American mining frontier. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Ghost Towns of the American West (Paperback)
Silverberg brings these early mining towns back to life in the rowdy splendor of their heyday -- when eggs might cost three dollars apiece and a town's streets might be literally paved with silver.
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If it is abandoned by all or most of its inhabitants, a settlement becomes a ghost town. The buildings and dirt streets may remain, but the character and soul of the place change entirely. And so it was with mining camps, lumber camps, and cowboy towns scattered across America, particularly in the West: places with names like Gregory"s Diggings, Deadwood, Bodie, Calico, Goldfield, and Tombstone, some of the over 30,000 deserted towns in the United States. Why did people come to these isolated places? Why did...
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The story of the American mining frontier can be traced in the ghost towns- from the camps of California's forty-niners to the twentieth-century ruins in the Nevada desert. They mark an epoch of high adventure, of quick wealth and quicker poverty, of gambling and gun-slinging and hell-raising. We who have seen too many Western movies sometimes think that the legends of the Wild West were invented by scriptwriters- but the ghost towns remain, and their battered ruins testify that the legends are true...
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Dictionary Of The American West (Over 5,000 Terms and Expressions from Aarigaa! to Zopolote) (Expanded / Revised) (Paperback)
Dictionary Of The American West (Over 5,000 Terms and Expressions from Aarigaa! to Zopolote) (Expanded / Revised) (Paperback) Products and Promotions
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The Mining Camps Speak: A New Way to Explore the Ghost Towns of the American West (Paperback)
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LeDoux's hard work on the rodeo circuit paid off when he won the 1976 world bareback riding championship at the National Rodeo Finals in Oklahoma City. He remained active until 1980, when small nagging injuries and a desire to be with his family led him to retire. He settled on a ranch in Kaycee, WY, but kept up his songwriting and recording and developed an increasingly large following as well as a reputation for exciting concerts. By 1982, he'd sold over 250,000 copies of his self-released albums...
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This release offers a very thorough portrayal of some tales of the Old West. Re-enacments combine with documentary footage and extensive interviews to provide the story of The American West, and of Billy The Kid. It adds up to some absorbing stories, and an important part of American culture.
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True Stories Of The American West
The America West represented opportunity, adventure and prospects of a new beginning for its first settlers. Hosted by Harry Carey Jr., this program uncovers the truth behind the stories, legends and myths of the American west. Outlaws and gun slingers from Frank & Jesse James to John Wesley Harding are profiled, as well as land mark events, such as the railroad expansion, shoot-out at the OK Corral and the role Native Americans played in the development of the west.
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Two contrasting themes unite in this western-style work by skilled composer, Soon Hee Newbold. Beginning in D major, the two melodies effectively transition through G and C major. An easy work to put together with an innovative sound. (2:25)
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A New Significance: Re-Envisioning the History of the American West
Gathering the best of essays produced at a conference at Utah State University, this collections aims to produce compelling assessment of the newest Western historiography.
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The cowboy occupies a central place in American culture, but what of his female counterpart? Cowgirls is a compelling and truthful portrait of women who make their living under the big skies of the American West. The superb photos of Ronnie Farley and the personal reflections of working cowgirls present a vivid picture of today's cowgirls. 133 photos.
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"Sweaterscapes of the American West" by Lynne and Douglas Barr (1993) 79 pages. ISBN 0892723238. A collection of designs for the machine and hand knitter, this interesting book features spectacular American landscapes: Grand Canyon in Winter, Anasazi Cliff Dwellings, Cascades Mountain Lake, Monument Valley, Sunset Over Yosemite and more. The scenes wrap entirely around the sweaters, matching perfectly at the side seams.
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True Stories of the American West DVD Collection
Copyright: 2004. Language: English. Color, Live Action. MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available. Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo. Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu. Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen. DVD Region: 1.
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Here I have a paperback book titled Tales of the American West by Richard S. Wheeler. The copyright date of the book Is 2001 and It has 304 total pages. The book has someones Intials Inside the front cover other than that Great shape with some minor shelf wear.
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What is it about ghost towns that so intrigues us? Award-winning photographer Tom Till and author Teresa Jordan have collaborated in creating a book that captures the mysterious essence that draws all of us to ghost towns. The evocative photos capture the town in both its remnants and its aura, and Jordan's words convey the stories of the people who passed through these towns. Where did the people come from who inhabited these ghost towns? How did they get there? What sort of community did they build...
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Ghost Towns of the West, by Lambert Florin. Promontory Press, 1970-1. Hardcover with dustjacket. 8 1/2 x 11, 872 pgs. Huge heavily illustrated volume taking the reader through living and dead ghost towns of the west. Relive the west's turbulant history with its steady stream of settlers in search of land for cattle and crops, development of continent-spanning railroads, the fortune hunters in pursuit of silver, gold, and other precious metals and its parade of rustlers, hustlers, outlaws, and lawmen...
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January 1, 2010. January 18, 2010. February 15, 2010. May 31, 2010. July 2, 5, 2010. September 6, 2010. October 11, 2010. November 25 – 26, 2010. December 24, 2010. December 27-31, 2010.
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Eco Tours. Ecology. Geology. Hiking. Nature Tours. Volunteering.
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Description Formerly known as the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, the museum examines the interwoven histories, cultures and mythologies of the American West and its diverse peoples. In less than 20 years, this collection has grown to encompass a broad and inclusive representation of art and artifacts from the American West, including a renowned collection of ranch life and cowboy culture. The popular gallery is devoted to the early days of the Hollywood westerns. Cost without the card: Adult ...
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Uncorrected proof. Fine in printed and undecorated yellow wrappers. From the Library of Bruce Kahn.
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Cowgirls of the American West by artist Kerri Kelly Moyers is one way to show you are western pride. Any cowgirl or horse lover would love this portfolio assortment. For the cowgirl in all of us.Blank Paper Greeting Card Assortment Deluxe Card size: 5 1/2" x 7 1/4"Assortment contains 20 cards (2 each of 10 designs) and 22 colorfully designed envelopes Cards feature full-color interiorsPackaged in a convenient beautifully designed portfolio Printed on recycled paper Click on the image to view the...
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These prints follow the history of the American West from before the white man to the 20th century. A variety of media and subjects include works by Bierstadt, Russell, Remington, Bingham, Rockwell, and other. 12 prints, 16 x 12 inches. Includes portfolio.
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