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Catalog No. 17206  

A Textbook of Fire Assaying

by Edward E. Bugbee, 1991, This is a reprint of the 3rd edition, 1940. 315 pages (Paperback)

The book is accepted as the premier reference text on fire assaying. There is a complete discussion on the fire assay process, including PGM (platinum group metals) assays, complex ores, mill and smelter products, plus bullion and lead assays. The coverage of the theory of fire assaying has made the book popular as a school text. Also the section on practical assaying as well as suggestions for commercial assaying have generated a great interest in this publication. ISBN: 0965392325 


ASSAYING


Catalog No. 90240  

A Manual on Fire Assaying and Determination of the Noble Metals in Geological Materials

by Joseph Haffty, L. B. Riley, and W. D. Goss, 1977, 58 pages (Paperback)

Detailed directions are given for use of fire assay techniques to separate and concentrate the noble metals (Ag, Au, Ir, Os, Pd, Pt, Rh, and Ru) from many types of samples. Also included are methods used by the Geological survey.


Catalog No. 17202  

Fire Assaying

by Orson Cutler Shepard & Waldemar F. Dietrich, 1940. 277 pages (Hardbound)

The objectives of this book are to present the art of assaying as a self-study text for the practical  individual, as a text for the technical institute student, as a general reference, and as a college text for the student of metallurgy. It meets all these objectives.


Catalog No. 17210  

Manual of Mineralogy (after James D. Dana)

by Cornelis Klein & Cornelius S. Hurlbut, Jr., 1993. 681 pages (Hardbound)

Mineralogy is an integral part of geology and assaying.  This book serves as a textbook toward training in mineralogy as it relates to geology and assaying.  In this, the 21st edition, there is a balance between concepts and principles on the one hand and the more systematic and descriptive treatment of mineralogy on the other.  A balanced presentation requires the coverage of many subjects.  This edition incorporates many major revisions and additions from the previous edition and is highly qualified as a textbook for mineralogy.


Catalog No. 17204  

The Metallurgy of Gold

by Thomas Kirke Rose & W. A. C. Newman, 1986*, 573 pages, (Hardbound)

This book is the seventh edition in a series of publications on the metallurgy of gold. This seventh edition was published in 1937 and is a highly technical treatise on gold treatment.


Catalog No. 17207  

Methods for the Analysis of Ores, Rocks and Related Materials

by Elsie M. Donaldson, 1982, 569 pages, (Paperback)

Analytical chemical methods acceptable for the determination of elements found in ores, rocks, and related materials are covered in this Canadian monograph. Several laboratory methods are considered. This book is out of print, but is available as a used book.


Catalog No. 90515  

Methods Manual- Vol 1: Gold Analysis in Alkaline Cyanide Solutions

A Society of Mineral Analysts Publication, 59 pages, (Paperback)

This document is a collection based on a survey of analytical methods in current or past use within the mining industry for the determination of gold in alkaline cyanide solutions.


Catalog No. 90520  

Methods Manual- Vol 2: Gold Analysis in Mill Process Solids

A Society of Mineral Analysts Publication, 1989, 45 pages, (Paperback)

This document is a collection of specific methods used in the analysis of mill product solids, including  flux mixtures and recipes.  These are not standard methods, but rather methods in actual use in the mining industry.


Catalog No. 17205  

Refining Precious Metal Wastes

by C. M Hoke, 1940, 362 pages, (Hardbound)

This book does not cover assaying of metals but does cover in detail the secondary refining of precious metals to permit their further employment in art, science, and industry.


Catalog No. 17209

Pierre Gy’s Sampling Theory and Sampling Practice

by Francis F. Pitard, 2nd edition, 1993, 488 pages (Hardback)

This is a concise, step-by-step guide for process variability management and methods. Provides a comprehensive study of heterogeneity, covering the basic principles of sampling theory and its various applications. The variability of dynamic process streams using variography is discussed to help bridge sampling theory with statical process control. Essential to any professional concerned with the control of dynamic material systems and optimizing sampling protocols.


Catalog No. 17208  

Small Scale Refining of Jewelers Wastes

by Roland Loewen, 1995, 257 pages, (Hardbound)

This book explains in graphic details the refining of precious metal scraps containing such metals as gold, silver, platinum and palladium.  Descriptions are for small scale recovery and refining operations.  This book is meant for the practical person and oriented to the layman.  There are some fifty illustrations that visually describe the equipment.


Catalog No. 17203  

The Sampling and Assay of  the Precious Metals  (Second Edition)

Ernest A. Smith, 1947, 505 pages, (Hardbound)

This is a detailed account based on extensive personal experience of the author. The book deals in depth with the subjects of sampling and fire assaying. Besides gold and silver, the platinum group is covered in detail.


Catalog No. 90255  

Testing and Assaying Gold - Silver - Platinum

“Prospector Ed”, 1992, 43 pages, (Spiral)

This is a non-technical reference manual for the prospector and a laboratory reference for the assayer.


Catalog No. 17214 

Fire Assaying for Gold and Silver 

Sigmund L. Smith, 1980, 87 pages (Paperback) Volume IV of six volumes for the course “Cyanidation of Gold and Silver Ores”. This book covers methods of classifying ores, types of fluxes and when to use them, charging, cupellation process, parting, and final results. Includes many detailed diagrams showing what the sample should look like at each step of the assaying process. Out of print.  This title is available used.


GUIDEBOOKS AND DIRECTORIES


Catalog No. 90685  

320 Desert Watering Places in Southeastern California and Southwestern Nevada

by W. C. Mendenhall, 1983*, 93 pages, (Paperback)

The physical features and description of springs in the area between Death Valley and the Salton Sea, California and Nevada’s southern counties are described. Included is information on such subjects as water supply, irrigated areas, artesian waters, and a 14x20 color map showing locations.


Catalog No. 90687  

Eastern California  Treasure Hunters Ghost Town Guide

by Theron Fox (Compiled by), 1979, 23 pages, (Paperback)

This publication tells you where and how to look for treasure souvenirs in old ghost towns of Eastern Calif. It includes two maps, one of California dated 1860 and a “fold-in” dated 1881 of Eastern California. A glossary of several hundred locations is part of the book.


Catalog No. 90705  

Hiking and Climbing in the Great Basin National Park

by Michael R. Kelsey, 1988, 192 pages, (Paperback)

This book is a guide to hiking and climbing in Nevada’s Wheeler Peak, Mt. Moriah, and the Snake Range.  There are many illustrations and locality maps.


Catalog No. 90805  

Placer Gold Deposits of Nevada

by Maureen G. Johnson, 1981, 118 (Paperback)

This is a catalog of location, geology, and production data of placer deposits of Nevada with lists of annotated references pertaining to placer districts.


Catalog No. 90725  

Mines of Battle Mountain,  Reese River, Aurora, and other Western Nevada Districts

by J. M. Hill, 1983*, 200 pages, (Paperback)

This reproduction of a U.S. Geological  Survey Bulletin covers topography, ore deposits, geology, and mining development in such Nevada mining districts as Austin, Peavine (Reno), Pine Grove, Granite, Santa Fe, Silver Star, Douglas County, and the Lassen-Modoc Areas of California.


Catalog No. 90730  

Mines of Cherry Creek, Ely Range and other Eastern Nevada Districts

by J. M. Hill, 1983*, 214 pages, (Paperback)

This reproduction of a U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin covers topography, ore deposits, geology, and mining development in such  Nevada mining districts as Gold Butte, Atlanta,  Mud Springs, Spruce Mountain, Mizpah, Kinsley, Toano Range, Tecoma, Ravenswood, Bald Mountain, Granite, Hunter, Ward, Aurum, Duck creek, and Taylor.


Catalog No. 90735  

Mines of Churchill and  Mineral Counties

by William O. Vanderburg, 1988*, 124 pages, (Paperback)

This reproduction of a U.S. Bureau of  Mines Circular covers topography, ore deposits, geology, and mining development in such  Nevada mining districts as Fairview, Wonder, Jessup, Aurora, Broken Hills, Candelaria, Douglass, Lucky Boy, Rawhide, and Sodaville.


Catalog No. 90740  

Mines of Goldfield, Bullfrog, and other Southern Nevada Districts

by F. L. Ransome, 1983*, 147 pages, (Paperback)

This reproduction of a U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin covers topography, ore deposits, geology, and mining development in such Southern Nevada mining districts as Goldfield, Bullfrog, Searchlight, Eldorado Canyon, Crescent, and Gold Mountain with notes on the Manhattan District.


Catalog No. 90745  

Mines of Humboldt and Pershing Counties

by William O. Vanderburg, 1988*, 124 pages, (Paperback)

This reproduction of a U.S. Bureau of Mines Circular covers topography, ore deposits, geology, and mining development in such  Nevada mining districts as National, Golconda, Rochester, Seven Troughs, Unionville, Sulphur, Arabia, Trinity, Gold Banks, and Gold Run.


Catalog No. 90750  

Mines of Lander and Eureka Counties

by William O. Vanderburg, 1988*, 131 pages, (Paperback)

This is a circular dealing with mining and milling operations in Lander and Eureka, Nevada.  Data covering operating costs, ore grades, and other information on mining activities are given.


Catalog No. 90755  

Mines of Silver Peak Range, Kawich Range and other Southern Nevada Districts

by S. H. Ball, 218 pages, (Paperback)

This reproduction of a U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin covers topography, ore deposits, geology, and mining development in such  Nevada mining districts as Lida-Goldfield Valley, Pahute Mesa, Cactus, Reveille Range, Belted Range, Tolicha Peak, Amargosa Mountains, Gold Mountain, Death Valley, and the Panamint Range.


Catalog No. 90760 

Mines of Tuscarora, Cortez, Seven Troughs and other Northern Nevada Districts

by W. H. Emmons, 1983*, 205 pages, (Paperback)

This is a photographic reproduction of the 1910 U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 408.

It is a reconnaissance of some mining camps in Elko, Lander, and Eureka Counties, Nevada, together with the 1909 U. S. Geological Survey Bulletin 414 covering some mining districts in Humboldt County, Nevada.


Catalog No. 90950  

The Nevada Bottle Book (2nd Edition)

by Fred Holabird and Jack Haddock , 1981*, 76 pages, (Paperback)

This is a book about certain collectibles found in Nevada. Bottle styles, metal tags, trade tokens, and certain paper material are covered in detail.  The latter includes old mining stocks, historical railroad passes, and checks. Background information is given.


Catalog No. 90469  

Nevada Handbook

by Deke Castleman , 1993, 421 pages, (Paperback)

Trips from Reno, Las Vegas, and other points are well described in this book.  These trips are supported by fifty-three clear and accurate maps plus many illustrations, some in color.


Catalog No. 90467  

Nevada Map Atlas

by Staff , 1993*, 194 pages, (Spiral)

This atlas contains reduced scale versions of all the 7.5, 15, and 30 minute Quadrangle Maps that are listed in this catalog.  These maps are issued by “The Nevada Department of Transportation”.


Catalog No. 90471  

Nevada Place Names

by Helen S. Carlson , 1974, 282 pages, (Paperback)

This is a geographical dictionary of places in Nevada, past and present.  The book starts with a fascinating account of the background of the people who gave “Places in Nevada” their names.  These people were American Indians, explorers, emigrants, miners, farmers, railroaders, and others.  These were the “name givers.”  This book defines over 2000 major place names, in alphabetical order, with numerous sub-headings.  The sources of names can be amusing or tragic, but not necessarily practical.  In any case, the reader will find this book an invaluable reference and good reading.


Catalog No. 90815  

Ponderosa Country

by Stanley W. Paher, 1972, 48 pages, (Hardbound)

This book is a scenic and  historic guide to Reno, Nevada and vicinity.  Historical mining and other sites, scenic locations, and general points of interest are covered.


Catalog No. 90250  

The Sportsman’s Altimeter/Barometer

William J. Peet II, 1976, 36 pages, (Paperback)

This is a small practical guide for the use of the altimeter/barometer under field conditions.


Catalog No. 90784  

Touring Nevada

by Mary Ellen and Al Glass, 1983, 253 pages, (Paperback)

“Touring Nevada” is not only a guidebook for tours but presents a brief history of the areas.  This guidebook divides the state into seven geographic regions.  Maps are provided.  A unique feature is the write up of a series of daily tours associated with each region.


HANDBOOKS


Catalog No. 90440  

American Mines Handbook 1996

by C. D. Gardiner (Editor), 1996, 256 pages, (Paperback).  Subject to stock- as past years sell out they will no longer be available.  Past years are available at a discount.

Mining production data in North America and world wide are presented in this publication.  Information is current to approximately the year prior to the published date.  It gives detailed profiles on major base and precious metal mining and exploration companies working in the U.S.A.

Previous years issues are also available but are subject to stock- as past years sell out they will no longer be available.  Past years are available at a discount.


Catalog No. 90665  

California Ghost Towns

by Lambert Florin, 1971, 128 pages, (Paperback)

This is an interesting account of fifty- three California ghost towns. Picture scenes of the ghost towns are well supplied.


Catalog No. 90452  

Canadian Mines Handbook 1996

by Staff, 1996, 583 pages, (Paperback).

A handbook, oriented to the Canadian mineral industry for the years indicated. Canadian  production and exports, average monthly and annual gold prices, and many other mining subjects are summarized. Maps of mining areas are included.

Previous years’ issues are also available but are subject to stock- as past years sell out they will no longer be available.  Past years are available at a discount.


Catalog No. 90675  

Death Valley Ghost Towns, Vol I

by Stanley W. Paher, 1973, 32 pages, (Paperback)

This publication is the first volume of two volumes available on towns of the Death Valley region. This volume covers 21 localities and includes such well known sites as Harmony Borax Works and Rhyolite.


Catalog No. 90680  

Death Valley Ghost Towns, Vol II

by Stanley W. Paher, 1981, 32 pages, (Paperback)

This publication is the second volume of two volumes available on towns of the Death Valley region. This volume covers additional localities and includes such well known sites as Panamint City and Scotty’s Castle.


Catalog No. 90645  

Geologic and Natural History Tours in the Reno Area

by Becky Weimer Purkey and Larry J. Garside, 1995, 211 pages, (Paperback)

This tour volume is a layman’s presentation of field geology of four tours of the Reno, Nevada region.  The reader is introduced to the geologic processes that formed Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake, as well as the rich ores of the Comstock Lode in Virginia City.  The reader is introduced to basic geology.  Many illustrations and plates give support to the tour information.


Catalog No. 90640  

Geologic Tours in the Las Vegas Area

by Becky Weimer Purkey, Ernest M. Duebendorfer, Eugene I. Smith, Jonathan G. Price, Stephen B. Castor, 1994, 156 pages, (Paperback)

This tour volume is a layman’s presentation of field geology in the Las Vegas, Nevada region.  There are five trips covering the Las Vegas region of Nevada outlined in detail.  The introduction covers the setting, cultural history, and general geology.  The tours are written to guide the traveler through startling ranges of environments and geological formations.  Many illustrations and plates give support to the tour information.


Catalog No. 90456  

1994 Latin America Mineral and Mining Directory

by Howell Publishing, editors, 1994, 404 pages, (Paperback)

This book is a comprehensive dictionary of the Latin American Mining scene.  There are two alphabetical dictionaries, one covering mining companies and a second listing mineral deposits.  In addition there are several departments supplying information on such subjects as methodologies, stipulations and study, current status of the gold reserve, and acquisition markets.  Included are maps and tables to supplement this information.


Catalog No. 90460  

Mining Districts and Mineral Resources of Nevada

by Francis Church Lincoln, 1982*, 295 pages, (Paperback)

There are two parts to the publication: one on mining districts and the second on mineral resources of Nevada.  Mining districts with geological information are described in detail. Individual locations are also included. The mineral resources section provides a cross reference to minerals found in the districts. Production tables are given.


Catalog No. 90455  

Mexican Mining Law Regulations Published September 20, 1990

by Ben H. Parker, Jr. (Translation), 1991, 143 pages, (Paperback)

This English translation of the Mexican mining law has been translated by Dr. Ben. H. Parker, Jr. who has had 40 years in economic geology and related fields. He has had extended assignments in several Latin American Countries.


Catalog No. 90965  

Rocks and Minerals

by Joel Arem, 1973, 159 pages, (Paperback)

This is a photographic color guide to rocks and minerals.  The book provides basic information on rocks and minerals in one easy-to-carry volume.  Collectors and beginners will find a wealth of knowledge about their composition, structure, and properties.  There are more than 200 color photographs.  This book can be of great help in identifying rocks and minerals.


HANDBOOKS-SME PUBLICATIONS


Catalog No. 90535  

Industrial Minerals and Rocks, 6th Edition

by D. D. Carr (Senior Editor), 1994, 1213 pages, (Hardcover).  

The 6th edition of this classic work fully updates the 5th edition.  This new edition includes an entirely new 56-page introductory section with tables of US industrial mineral statistics and prices.  This new section includes a discussion of the world distribution of industrial mineral deposits along with trade considerations and laws relating to mineral production.


Catalog No. 90540  

Risk Assessment/Management Issues

by D.  Van Zyl, M. Koval, T. M. Li (Editors), 1992, 207 pages, (Softcover).  

This volume features 25 papers covering risk assessment in mine development, superfund sites, environmental decision making, and mine closure.  This is a reference for all mining professionals.

 


HANDBOOKS-ROADSIDE GEOLOGY SERIES


Catalog No. 90980  

Alaska

by Cathy Connor and Daniel O’Haire, 1988, 250 pages, (Paperback)

This roadside book describes the geology of southwest Alaska.


Catalog No. 90981  

Arizona

by Halka Chronic, 1983, 321 pages, (Paperback)

Landscape features and other geological scenes are described in this roadside issue on Arizona.


Catalog No. 90982  

Colorado

by Halka Chronic, 1980, 334 pages, (Paperback)

This  book on the geology of Colorado gives the reader an insight into the very early geological scenario of Colorado.


Catalog No. 90983  

Idaho

by David Alt and Donald Hyndman, 1989, 393 pages, (Paperback)

This  “Roadside Geology” book on Idaho covers the sedimentary formations and the rocks of the state.


Catalog No. 90997  

Louisiana

by Darwin Spearing, 1995, 223 pages, (Paperback)

Roadside Geology of Louisiana describes and interprets the landforms along some 2,600 miles of the roads within the state with emphasis on geological processes in action.


Catalog No. 90984  

Montana

by David Alt and Donald Hyndman, 1986, 427 pages, (Paperback)

Through detailed geologic maps and text, this book on Montana deciphers the complicated rock record and uncovers each layer of the Big Sky Country.


Catalog No. 90985  

New Mexico

by Halka Chronic, 1987, 255 pages, (Paperback)

The Roadside Geology of New Mexico describes the many different faces of the geology found in this land of enchantment.


Catalog No. 90986  

New York

by Bradford B. Van Diver, 1985, 411 pages, (Paperback)

Road by road, the author carefully points out in layman’s terms the complex bedrock geology and glacial landscapes found in this state.


Catalog No. 90987  

Northern California

by David Alt and Donald Hyndman, 1975, 249 pages, (Paperback)

The geology of California is, in many ways, closely associated to its position on the margin of the continent.  This roadside book covers the related geology of Northern California.


Catalog No. 90988  

Oregon

by David Alt and Donald Hyndman, 1978, 278 pages, (Paperback)

This book describes how the land mass of Oregon was formed.  It tells about the floor of the Pacific ocean and the movement of the continent.


Catalog No. 90989  

Pennsylvania

by Bradford B. Van Diver, 1990, 352 pages, (Paperback)

This book enables the reader to recognize the rocks of Pennsylvania and to understand their meaning.  The landscapes are explained in easy terms.


Catalog No. 90990  

Texas

by Darwin Spearing, 1991, 418 pages, (Paperback)

A panoramic view of Texas is as wide as the state is big.  Learn about the rocks as you come to them, what they are, and how they fit into the big picture of Texas.


Catalog No. 90991  

Utah

by Halka Chronic, 1990, 325 pages, (Paperback)

The colorful rocks of Utah are brought to an enjoyable focus through the writer’s professional knowledge and writing ability.


Catalog No. 90992  

Vermont and New Hampshire

by Bradford B. Van Diver, 1987, 230 pages, (Paperback)

This book addresses the broad plate tectonic concepts.  It concentrates on what you can see as you travel through the two states.


Catalog No. 90993  

Virginia

by Keith Frye, 1986, 278 pages, (Paperback)

The geological features seen in Virginia are as varied as any in the country.  This book covers sites such as the Natural Bridge, caverns still developing, and fossils of Paleozoic life.


Catalog No. 90994  

Washington

by David Alt and Donald Hyndman, 1984, 288 pages, (Paperback)

The geology of Washington is a story of islands, micro-continents coming in from the sea.  This complex geology is described.


Catalog No. 90995  

Wyoming

by David Lageson and Darwin Spearing, 1988, 271 pages, (Paperback)

Wyoming’s history, development, and resources have been, and continue to be, directly controlled by geological factors.  This is the overall story of Wyoming’s geology and history based on clues left in the rocks of the state.


Catalog No. 90996  

Yellowstone Country

by William J. Fritz, 1985, 149 pages, (Paperback)

The geologic story of the Yellowstone country begins with rocks 2.7 billion years old and other rocks that are older.  The shape of the land today is part of the process.  This book describes the striking evidence that lies along the roads.


GEOLOGY-GENERAL


Catalog No. 90702  

Geology of the Great Basin

by Bill Fiero, 1986, 198 pages, (Paperback)

Illustrated with maps, charts, and attractive photographs, “Geology of the Great Basin” prepares the reader with an extensive introductory section and follows with a clear description of the complex geological history.  The basic divisions are: “Rocks, Concepts, and Processes”, “The Great Basin History”, and “The Great Basin Today”.  This last part takes a look into the future.


GEOLOGICAL HIGHWAY MAP SERIES

Published by:  The American Association of Petroleum Geologists

This series of geological highway maps is well documented with written information, charts, and special feature maps.  The overall dimension varies from 28" x 35" to 28" x 42".  

The principle map is a geological highway map in color.  This map combines geology with highways, communities, and political boundaries of the region.  It shows the location and surface distribution of rocks of the various ages.  Each map includes an abundance of support documentation.  The scale of the base maps varies from 1 inch equals 25 miles to 1 inch equals approximately 30 miles.  

Also included:  a chart of geologic time periods, a tectonic map, physiography map or a photographic map, cross sections (colored) through the region, National Parks and other special sites of the region (not included with the Northern Rocky Mountion or the Pacific Southwest Region maps), minerals, fossils, gemstones, and geological places of interest (not included with the Northern Rocky Mountain or the Pacific Southwest Region maps), and general descriptions of the region.


Catalog No. 90970  

Great Lakes Region: Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana


Catalog No. 90971  

Mid-Atlantic Region: Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, D. C., Delaware, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina


Catalog No. 90972  

Mid-Continent Region: Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas


Catalog No. 90973  

Northern-Great Plains Region: North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota


Catalog No. 90974  

Northern Rocky Mountain Region: Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming


Catalog No. 90975  

Pacific Northwest Region: Washington, Oregon, and Idaho (in part)


Catalog No. 90976  

Pacific Southwest Region: California and Nevada


Catalog No. 90977  

Southeastern Region: Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, and Georgia


Catalog No. 90978  

Southern Rocky Mountain Region: Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona


Catalog No. 90979  

Texas


ATLAS & GAZETTEER

As we say in Maine...You can’t get there from here without the Atlas & Gazetteer! The Atlas & Gazetteer is without a doubt the most useful, most versatile and most painstakingly detailed paper map source on the market. It has up-to-date road coverage to get you wherever you want to go, even down the most remote country lanes.

In addition to beautifully detailed topographic maps, each volume in the Atlas & Gazetteer series is packed with information about places to go and things to do.  

It also has a wealth of features you won’t find on most other maps: Dirt roads and trails, Topographic contours, Public lands, Forests and other land cover, Remote lakes and streams, Boat launch sites, Campgrounds and campsites

A typical Gazetteer includes hiking trails, prime fishing and hunting areas, campgrounds, bicycling and canoe trips, museums, scenic drives and historic sites. A favorite of outdoors enthusiasts, the Atlas & Gazetteer is a must for anyone who wants to find a better way to travel and explore.

Alaska Cat. No. 90472  
Arizona Cat. No. 90473  
Arkansas Cat. No. 90506  
North California Cat. No. 90474  
South/Central California Cat. No. 90475  
Colorado Cat. No. 90476  
Florida Cat. No. 90477  
Georgia Cat. No. 90509  
Idaho Cat. No. 90478  
Illinois Cat. No. 90479  
Indiana Cat. No. 90508  
Iowa Cat. No. 90503  
Kansas Cat. No. 90500  
Kentucky Cat. No. 90501  
Maine Cat. No. 90480  
Maryland/Delaware Cat. No. 90481  
Michigan Cat. No. 90482
Minnesota Cat. No. 90483  
Missouri Cat. No. 90504  
Montana Cat. No. 90484  
New Hampshire Cat. No. 90485 
New York Cat. No. 90486  
North Carolina Cat. No. 90487  
Nebraska Cat. No. 90488  
Oklahoma Cat. No. 90505  
Ohio Cat. No. 90489  
Oregon Cat. No. 90490  
Pennsylvania Cat. No. 90491  
South Carolina Cat. No. 90510  
South Dakota Cat. No. 90507  
Tennessee Cat. No. 90492 
Texas Cat. No. 90493  
Utah Cat. No. 90494  
Vermont Cat. No. 90495  
Virginia Cat. No. 90496  
Washington Cat. No. 90497  
West Virginia Cat. No. 90502  
Wisconsin Cat. No. 90498  
Wyoming Cat. No. 90499  


HISTORICAL-GENERAL


Catalog No. 90655  

Bodie Boom Town-Gold Town

by Douglas McDonald, 1988, 47  pages, (Paperback)

Bodie has a unique category in that it is preserved as a ghost town in arrested decay, by  being a California State Park. Reading this publication and visiting this site is a worthwhile combination.


Catalog No. 90660  

Bordellos of Blair Street

by Allan G. Bird, 1987, 183 pages, (Paperback)

This is a story of Silverton, Colorado’s notorious Red Light district.


Catalog No. 90888  

Bride of the Santa Fe Trail

by Jean M. Burroughs, 1984, 120 pages, (Paperback)

This is a fictionalized account of a pioneer woman and her trip along the Santa Fe Trail.  The story begins on June 11, 1846 at Independence, Missouri.  A carriage starts across the prairie following the Santa Fe Trail.  Its destination is Chihuahua, Mexico some 1,300 miles west.  On board is an 18 year old bride, Susan Shelby Magoffin.


Catalog No. 90670  

California Ghost Town Trails

by Mickey Broman & Russ Leadabrand (Revision), 1985*, 128 pages, (Paperback)

This book takes you on a trip through many of the ghost towns of California.  Some of  these ghost towns were gold, some silver, some borax, some logging, and some nothing.


Catalog No. 90673  

The California Star- Volume I, 1847-1848

by Fred Blackburn Rogers, 1965, 212 pages, (Hardbound)

This the story of the California Star, a San Francisco newspaper printed in the 1840s. It is a book of facsimiles of the early issues.


Catalog No. 90900  

Campfire Stories

by Rick Steber, 1994, 58 pages, (Paperback)

Try reading or telling a story around a campfire.  Watch the faces of your listeners and know the value and significance of keeping our oral history alive.  This was the way it was done by the early settlers of Oregon in the 1800s.  This book contains some fifty short accounts of these campfire stories.  This custom was history in its self.


Catalog No. 90901  

Children’s Stories

by Rick Steber, 1989, 58 pages, (Paperback)

These are some fifty stories of children and their events as they grew up in the pioneer period of the Northwest.  Some came west as orphans on the Oregon Trail.  They were seasoned for a hard life.  A boy of eight or nine knew how to handle a rifle, help his father clear land, split rails, and handle other farm work.  Girls worked beside their mothers washing on a scrub board, making lye soap, cooking on a wood stove, and doing many other time-consuming chores.  By the time daughters reached fourteen or fifteen, it was time for marriage.


Catalog No. 90870  

Chinese and the Gold Rush

by Silvia Anne Sheafer, 1992, 64 pages, (Paperback)

In 1848 three somberly dressed men from China, with neatly tied pigtails, arrived in San Francisco.  They were the first, but 300,000 more followed in the next 35 years.  These are stories of segments of their lives.  The events take place in the mining camps, the construction of the railroad, and of course Chinatown in San Francisco.


Catalog No. 90902  

Cowboys

by Rick Steber, 1988, 58 pages, (Paperback)

These are some fifty stories of the life of a cowboy.  These are stories of cattle drives, rustlers, a cowboy doctor, outlaws, railroads, The Taylor Grazing Act, the cowboy hat, horse trading, and others.  The cowboy is a way of life and is a part of the open range.


Catalog No. 90873  

De Re Metallica

by Georgius Agricola, translated by Herbert Clark Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover, 1950, 638 pages, (Paperback)

This book is a classic and was first published in 1556.  In 1912, De Re Metallica was translated by former President Herbert Clark Hoover and his wife.  This is a reprint of the 1912 translation.  The original publication of 1556 was the first book to offer a scientific approach to mining and to supply detailed drawings of mining technologies of that early period.  All 289 of the original woodcuts are reproduced in this issue.


Catalog No. 90850

Frontier Women

by Silvia Anne Sheafer, 1992, 62 pages, (Paperback)

The accomplishments of six women from the frontier of California are portrayed in this book.  It tells how Emma Wixon, a reigning soprano in the opera houses of the world, came home to Nevada City on the narrow gauge railroad.  Cassie Hill, wife, mother, telegrapher for Wells Fargo is a story worth reading.  Another story is about Chinatown in San Francisco.  There are four other stories.


Catalog No. 90695  

Ghosts of the Glory Trail

by Nell Murbarger, 1956, 277 pages, (Paperback)

This is a well written account of human interest stories relating to ghost towns or near ghost towns of California, Nevada, Utah.  Stories of forty locations are written up in detail followed by a directory of 235 additional towns.


Catalog No. 90860  

Gold Country

by Silvia Anne Sheafer, 1990, 66 pages, (Paperback)

This book brings the past and the present of the California mining scene together.  The narrative is accompanied by historical pictures and supported with illustrations of existing buildings.  It starts by stating that 25,000 men journied westward by sea, and 55,000 trekked overland.  It continues by describing the gold seekers, the bandido, Joaquin Murieta, recent gold mining, entertainment, and concludes with a short discourse on prospecting today.


Catalog No. 90840  

Gold Rush Women

by Silvia Anne Sheafer, 1992, 62 pages, (Paperback)

This book graphically tells the story of the extraordinary, and sometimes violent lives of seven women who came to California in the 1800s.  There were entertainers, dealers, and other pursuits.  One was hanged.


Catalog No. 90903  

Grandpa’s Stories

by Rick Steber, 1991, 58 pages, (Paperback)

These are stories that a grandfather might tell his great-grandchildren as he represents the transition from frontier days to an era of “walking on the moon.”  The some fifty short stories tell about pioneers, miners, freighters, stage drivers, Indian fighters, trappers, loggers, and others.


Catalog No. 90904  

Indians

by Rick Steber, 1987, 58 pages, (Paperback)

This publication contains some fifty short stories dealing with winning of the Northwest by the white man and the resulting plight of the Indian population.  It tells of the conflicts and hostilities with the white man.  These events became part of winning of the west.


Catalog No. 90886  

Living Legends of the Santa Fe Country

by Alice Bullock, 1972, 124 pages (Paperback)

This is a pictorial guidebook for readers seeking something different in the “Land of Enchantment.”  There are twenty-four Legends of the Santa Fe, New Mexico region presented along with related pictures.


Catalog No. 90905  

Loggers

by Rick Steber, 1989, 58 pages, (Paperback)

These fifty or so stories relate to various chapters that make up the logging scene which was so prominent in the Northwest.  These fifty short stories present such events as the railroads, the fire hazard, importing brides from the east, labor problems, running chutes, and log pirates.  There are many other subjects within these pages.  The last story deals with the modern logger.


Catalog No. 90906  

Miners

by Rick Steber, 1990, 58 pages, (Paperback)

These are tales of the wild west.  There are some fifty short accounts of mining episodes in early California and Oregon.  They tell of the contribution of the miners toward winning of the west in the quest for gold.  The book starts with the discovery of gold in California in January of 1848.  Eighty thousand miners followed.  Many went on to Oregon.  These are their stories.


Catalog No. 90907  

Mountain Men

by Rick Steber, 1990, 58 pages, (Paperback)

During the early 1800s, a wild breed of restless men came west; hunting, trapping, and exploring as they went.  Typically, a product of Kentucky, Virginia, or Tennessee, these men were looking for an environment without boundaries, no property lines, and no neighbors.  He went west during the early decades of the 1800s.  By the 1840s it was about over.  People were moving in.  These are short stories of these adventures.


Catalog No. 90765  

My Adventures with Your Money

by George Graham Rice, 1986, 324 pages, (Hardbound)

Mine promotion schemes that took place at Goldfield, Nevada and other Nevada mining camps during early mining days are covered in depth.


Catalog No. 90885  

New Mexico History

by Ronald R. Lavash, Ph.D., 1993, 288 pages, (Paperback)

This is a journey through history covering the earliest land formations in New Mexico to the present time.  The history is well illustrated with pictures, maps, and art work depicting the changes that took place in the stages of New Mexico’s development.


Catalog No. 90887  

New Mexico Rocks and Minerals

by Frank S. Kimbler & Robert J.  Narsavage, Jr., 1981, 70 pages, (Paperback)

This collector’s guide covers tips on how to collect samples and where to look in New Mexico.  Major mining districts are listed (with maps) along with rocks and minerals common to each district.  The book also contains an alphabetical mineral index listing minerals with county and location.


Catalog No. 90908  

Oregon Trail

by Rick Steber, 1986, 58 pages, (Paperback)

The first wagon train from the east arrived in the Northwest in the late fall of 1843.  It has been estimated that one-half million emigrants followed this same trail in the decades which followed.  This publication has some fifty short accounts describing the events, features, and wagons.


Catalog No. 90909  

Pacific Coast

by Rick Steber, 1987, 58 pages, (Paperback)

The early exploration of the pacific coast is the background of these fifty or so short accounts.  These stories tell about early explorers, starting with Sir Francis Drake, and passes through time with stories about Indian conflicts, shanghaied sailors, rum runners, human interest stories, and other events.


Catalog No. 90910  

Pioneers

by Rick Steber, 1993, 58 pages, (Paperback)

These are some fifty stories of pioneers following the Oregon Trail to establish new homes in the Oregon frontier.  These stories tell about pioneer life, and their first homes.  The stories describe building houses without nails, and without cut lumber.  The stories stress enduring hardships and the rugged life.  The book ends with the “Trail End” story.  This family reached the Willamette Valley and truly thought they were in Paradise.


Catalog No. 70820  

Storm Over Rangelands

by Wayne Hage, 1989, 265 pages, (Hardbound)

The book is a comprehensive account of the history of private vs. public ownership of rangelands in the United States.


Catalog No. 90881  

Those Spirited Women of the Early West

by Phyllis Zauner, 1989, 63 pages, (Paperback)

The writer groups the early women who braved the perils in coming west under the headings of The Outlaws, The Miners, The City Ladies, The Entertainers, The Strumpets, and The Women with a Cause.  These accounts are from their personal diaries.


Catalog No. 90708  

A Trace of Desert Waters

by Samuel G. Houghton (Forward by Samuel I. Zeveloff), 1976—1994, 283 pages, (Paperback)

This is a historical account of the lakes, streams, and other water features of the Great Basin.  This book is a mixture of history and geology.  It combines the two to make interesting reading.   Along with a detailed description of the water courses of the basin, there is a comprehensive coverage of the natural history, early development, and the present day environmental impact.


Catalog No. 90911  

Women of the West

by Rick Steber, 1988, 58 pages, (Paperback)

These fifty or so stories relate to early pioneer women in the Oregon country.  These are stories of women who braved the hardships, accepting greater freedom than their eastern counterpart.  They insisted on greater social order, increased amenities of life, and in the process tamed the west.


Catalog No. 90880  

Women of the West

by Silvia Anne Sheafer, 1980, 152 pages, (Hardbound)

Thousands came to California during the early years of the Gold Rush but only a small percentage were women, and their lot was often not easy.  This book tells the stories of nine of these women.  It tells of their dreams, the hardships, the successes, and the failures.  Their lives were all different, but always courageous.


Catalog No. 90891  

Zig Zag Canyon (The Legend of Gold Gulch)

by Ron Feldman & Mic McPherson, 1994, 253 pages, (Paperback)

This is the legend of Gold Gulch.  The setting is in Arizona with the Apaches.  It relates to the early conflict between the Mountain Men and the native inhabitants.


HISTORICAL-NEVADA


Catalog No. 90610  

A History of Amargosa Valley, Nevada

by Robert D. McCracken, 1990, 126 pages, (Hardbound)

The Amargosa Valley basically extends from Beatty, Nevada southeast along the California-Nevada border with one southern branch toward Mercury, Nevada and a second branch reaching into California near Shoshone.  Rainfall is scarce and vegetation is sparse.  This is the history of the land, early inhabitants, exploration and some of the efforts of the individuals who made it their home.


Catalog No. 90615  

The Modern Pioneers of the Amargosa Valley

by Robert D. McCracken, 1992, 87 pages, (Paperback)

The Amargosa Valley lies north of Las Vegas and south of Beatty, Nevada.  Though rainfall is scarce, abundant groundwater has permitted individuals to make it their home.  The book is well illustrated and carries the reader through the major periods of change.  These episodes include the early stages, the railroads, the people of the 1900s, later decades, and finally the more recent period of development.


Catalog No. 90625  

Beatty Frontier Oasis

by Robert D. McCracken, 1992, 103 pages, (Paperback)

This is a story of a frontier oasis.  This book, illustrated with many fine historical photos, traces the area’s history from prehistoric times to Beatty’s present status in Mining and as a tourist attraction.  It is also a story of people, colorful and enterprising.


Catalog No. 90620  

A History of Beatty, Nevada

by Robert D. McCracken, 1992, 179 pages,  (Hardbound)

Beatty is a small, modern community reached by U. S. 95 and is located just east of Death Valley.  Immediately east and north is the Nevada Test Site.  This volume relates the gold boom at Rhyolite and the resulting satellite mining camps.  Beatty was the only one to survive.  The book is a history of the past, the development, and the present.  It tells how Beatty emerged.


Catalog No. 90650  

The Big Bonanza

by Dan De Quille, 1974*, 439 pages, (Paperback)

This is the story of the discovery and development of Nevada’s fabulous Comstock Lode. It is a classic and is recognized as a storehouse of information of this epoch.


Catalog No. 90781  

An Editor on the Comstock Lode

by Wells Drury, 1984, 343 pages, (Paperback)

The author, Wells Drury, was a newspaperman on the Comstock when it was considered one of the liveliest mining camps in the world.  He witnessed the excitement of rich mining strikes along with violent activities of desperate people.  But beyond this, his association was with all strata of the population, from the rich to the poor.  This book is a true cross section of life on the Comstock.


Catalog No. 90690  

Elegance on C Street: The Story of the International Hotel

by Richard C. Datin, 1986*, 43 pages, (Paperback)

The International Hotel, destroyed by fire in 1914, served as home for many visiting dignitaries  during the height of Virginia City.  The story of this hotel is told in this book.


Catalog No. 90882  

Gabbs Valley, Nevada: Its History & Legend

by Ruth Fenstermaker Danner, 1992, 416 pages, (Paperback)

It is a story of Gabbs Valley from early history to present day mining.  Many of the surrounding districts are described and of course the town called Gabbs.  It is a complete history with detailed maps and photographs.  It is also a story of the people of Gabbs, their work, churches, social organizations, and their activities.  It covers the contribution of Gabbs to the World War II efforts and concludes with accounts of modern mining ventures.


Catalog No. 90920  

Gem Trails of Nevada

James R. Mitchell, 1991, 118 pages, (Paperback)

The book provides brief descriptions of locations, and basic procedures on how to find and collect gems in Nevada.


Catalog No. 90700  

Highgrade (The mining Story of National, Nevada)

by Nancy B. Schreier, 1981, 150 pages, (Hardbound)

This is the mining story of National located in Northern Humboldt County, Nevada. The discovery took place in the first decade of the twentieth century when the automobile was just appearing. Mine promotion, mining activities, and camp life are part of the story. The title “Highgrade” suggests an account of rich ores, or something dishonest. At National it was both.


Catalog No. 90715  

The History of Nevada (Set: Vol. I and Vol. II)

by Sam P. Davis (Editor), 1913**, 1279 pages, (Hardbound)

This is a two volume comprehensive history of Nevada covering such diverse topics as land features, county history, mining, fraternal organizations, and the people of Nevada.  Many related topics are included. Examples are landmark descriptions, literature, laws, and railroads.


Catalog No. 90718  

Resort City in the Sunbelt-Las Vegas

by Eugene P. Moehring, 1989, 329 pages, (Paperback)

This history of Las Vegas goes beyond the glitter of the neon signs.  It is a solid account of the city’s development from the building of Hoover Dam to the rise of the modern casinos.  It not only tells how the dam construction triggered the boom, but presents early accounts of the first development of the area and the coming of the railroad.  The book is highly informative regarding the dynamics of a resort economy.


Catalog No. 90723  

Mustang

by Anthony Amaral, 1977, 156 pages, (Hardbound)

The story of the Mustang horse is more than history.  It brings the reader from early history of the horse in North America, the population build up of wild horses, and into problems of the modern age.  It relates the past and today’s conflicts and the survival of the Mustang.  It is a story of the Great Basin with Nevada as the heart.  In 1859 the Paiute Indians did not have the horse.  The mustangs came later.  The work “Mustang” was the Anglicized corruption of the Castilian word “mesta”.  It referred to an animal that belonged to the “”Mesta", and organization of stockmen which frequently make claim to all stray livestock.  The mustang was well named.


Catalog No. 90722  

Life Among the Piutes

by Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins, 1883-1994, 268 pages, (Paperback)

This book is a reproduction of a writing by Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins, granddaughter of Chief Winnemucca.  It was first published in 1883.  This is a reproduction with few changes from the original.  It relates to the Piute Indians and their “Wrongs and Claims”.  It is a personal account of the early conflicts between the white man and the Piute Indians.


Catalog No. 90790  

Nevada Towns and Tales, Vol. I - North

by Stanley W. Paher,Editor, 1981, 222 pages, (Paperback)

This book covers stories of Nevada counties and towns in the northern part of the state. Many illustrations are included.


Catalog No. 90775  

Nevada, An Annotated Bibliography

by Stanley W. Paher, 1980, 558 pages, (Hardbound)

This book is a literary guide to the historical, political, geographical, and economic written material of Nevada.


Catalog No. 90780  

Nevada Ghost Town Trails

by Mickey Broman, 1984*, 80 pages, (Paperback)

Some thirty-nine ghost towns of Nevada are covered along with an abundance of pictures and maps.


Catalog No. 90774 

Nevada Ghost Towns and Mining Camps

by Stanley W. Paher, 1970, 492 pages, (Hardbound)

This is a detailed account of over 575 towns and settlements that rose and fell since gold was first discovered near Dayton, Nevada in 1850.  These places are grouped in seventeen chapters, one for each county.  Many pictures associated with these sites are included.  This book provides informative reading.  It is a complete story.


Catalog No. 90771  

Nevada Ghost Towns and Mining Camps, an Illustrated Atlas

by Stanley W. Paher, photographs by Nell Murbarger 1993, 208 pages, (Hardbound)

The historical places, old mines, recreation areas, gem fields, and other sites in Nevada and Death Valley are told with pictures in this Atlas.  With these illustrations history comes alive.  This book combines Volumes One and Two under one cover.  The location of each region is clearly defined by individual regional maps.  There are 54 maps to tell you where these locations are.  Adjacent locations such as Death Valley, Bodie, and Masonic are part of the Atlas.


Catalog No. 90777  

Nevada Ghost Towns and Mining Camps, an Illustrated Atlas, Vol. One

by Stanley W. Paher, photographs by Nell Murbarger 1993, 103 pages, (Paperback)

The historical places, old mines, recreation areas, gem fields, and other sites in Nevada are told with pictures in this Atlas.  With these illustrations history comes alive.  There are 27 maps to tell you where these locations are.  Volume One covers Northern Nevada.


Catalog No. 90778  

Nevada Ghost Towns and Mining Camps, an Illustrated Atlas, Vol. Two

by Stanley W. Paher, photographs by Nell Murbarger 1993, 208 pages, (Paperback)

The historical places, old mines, recreation areas, gem fields, and other sites in Nevada and Death Valley are told with pictures.  With these illustrations history comes alive.  There are 27maps to tell you where these locations are.  Volume Two covers Southern Nevada and Death Valley.


Catalog No. 90785  

Nevada Lost Mines &  Buried Treasures

by Douglas McDonald, 1981, 128 pages, (Paperback)

This book includes Nevada’s best treasure legends.  Sources are from published historical records, old pioneer accounts, personal interviews or conversations.  Early-day magazines and newspapers were also rich sources for this information.


Catalog No. 90795  

Nevada Treasure Hunters Ghost Town Guide

by Theron Fox (Compiled by), 1978, 23 pages, (Paperback)

This publication tells you where and how to look for treasure souvenirs in old ghost towns of Nevada.  It includes two maps of the state, one dated 1867 and a “fold-in” dated 1881. A glossary lists 800 places that were active in 1880.


Catalog No. 90786  

Nevada’s Twentieth Century Mining Boom

by Russell R. Elliott, 1966, 344 pages, (Paperback)

This is a detailed story of Nevada’s second major mining boom.  It took place at the beginning of the twentieth century.  The period started when silver was discovered at Tonopah in 1900.  It restored prosperity to Nevada following the Comstock decline.  The book is an in-depth study of Tonopah, Goldfield, Rhyolite, and Ely.


Catalog No. 90635  

Pahrump

by Robert D. McCracken, 1990, 77 pages, (Paperback)

This is a story of Pahrump valley located in southern Nye County, Nevada.  The book is illustrated with many of the best photographs available of the area.  Maps are also included.  The author traces the history of the valley from prehistoric times into the present time.


Catalog No. 90630  

A History of Pahrump, Nevada

by Robert D. McCracken, 1990, 170 pages, (Hardbound)

This volume is a history of Pahrump, Nevada, located west of Las Vegas.  It is a valley that has water resources.  This book tells about the early inhabitants, the first development, and brings the reader into modern times.  A “Prologue” provides an introduction to the land covering the present day climate, ancient climate, and the first human occupants.


Catalog No. 90810  

Placer Mining in Nevada

by William O. Vanderburg   1936*, 178 pages, (Paperback)

This bulletin covers the history of placer mining in Nevada and then follows up with geology, mining methods, and locations.


Catalog No. 90717  

A Short History of Reno

by Barbara and Myrick Land, 1995, 130 pages, (Paperback)

This book, “A Short History of Reno”, is easy to read and is an exciting treatment of  “The Biggest Little City in the World”.  It is well documented with black and white illustrations.  The history starts out with the pathfinder John C. Fremont mapping the area in 1884.  It carries the reader through the rich impact of Virginia City, the coming of the transcontinental railroad, and to the impact of the Civil War, and statehood.  Mining played its part.  There was not only the Comstock, but at the turn of the century there was Tonopah and Goldfield which led to the prize fighting events.  The marriage-divorce laws are brought into focus.  Finally the scene shifts to the gambling glitter.


Catalog No. 90712  

The Silver State

by James W. Hulse, 1991, 371 pages, (Paperback)

This recent history of Nevada provides the reader with a condensed version of Nevada’s earlier period followed by emphasizing events of the last quarter century.  It covers the Comstock and statehood, the Mormon settlements, the era of the boomtowns, the railroad influence, the livestock and the agricultural frontiers, political and government reviews, and of course gambling and tourism.  The book concludes with a summary of the counties of the state.


Catalog No. 90600  

A History of Tonopah, Nevada

by Robert D. McCracken, 1990, 225 pages, (Hardbound)

The history of Tonopah begins with a look at the land and its early inhabitants, then continues with descriptions of the first white explorers, the discovery of silver, and the boomtown days of the mining camp.  The rich silver ore of Tonopah attracted thousands.  The mines eventually closed, but the town survived supported by nuclear testing, and modern-day defense-related activities.  It is a story of the old west and personal freedom.


Catalog No. 90605  

Tonopah

by Robert D. McCracken, 1990, 75 pages, (Paperback)

This is a story of the mining scene in Tonopah.  The story is well illustrated with pictures of the mining activities, social life, and the people.  Photographs show in panoramic views, the town of Tonopah around 1913.  A section of the book is devoted to the railroads.  The closing chapters relate to the army air force base and the test site.  For the illustrations alone, the book is worthwhile reading.


Catalog No. 90710  

The History of Fifty Years of Mining at Tonopah - 1900-1950

by Jay A. Carpenter, Russell Richard Elliott, and Byrd Fanita Wall Sawyer, 1953, 153 pages, (Paperback)

This is an account of the history of Tonopah, Nevada and the different mining companies.  It is a bulletin of material from three different sources and assembled by Mr. Jay Carpenter.


Catalog No. 90825  

Virginia City and the Silver Region of the Comstock Lode

by Douglas McDonald, 1982, 128 pages, (Paperback)

Virginia City was the largest silver deposit in North America. This publication tells the story by first presenting the history and then by providing special write-ups on different facets of life on the Comstock and the surrounding region.


Catalog No. 90720  

Mark Twain in Virginia City, Nevada

by Mark Twain, 1985*, 191 pages, (Paperback)

This book is a personal narrative by the famous writer and contains recollections of his days in Virginia City.


Catalog No. 90782  

The Story of the Mine

by Charles Shinn, 1980, 277 pages, (Paperback)

This is an informative document of Virginia City during its boomtown days.


Catalog No. 90719  

Temples of Justice

by Ronald M. James (Foreword by Cliff Young), 1994, 200 pages, (Hardbound)

There are 3,044 counties in the United States.  Many of them are or have been homes to impressive courthouses.  This book covers the seventeen courthouses in Nevada and includes descriptions of original courthouse buildings.  Pictures and architectural sketches are found throughout the book.  The designs of these courthouses clearly relate the thinking of the people when they were built.  Above all, the courthouses of Nevada stand as monuments to the mining industry.  There are perhaps about four courthouses that were not built in a mining environment.


Catalog No. 90830  

Virginia & Truckee

Lucius Beebe & Charles Clegg, 1991, 68 pages, (Paperback)

The story of the railroad serving Virginia City at its height is told in this book.


Catalog No. 90800  

A Peep at Washoe

by J. Ross Browne, 1986, 48 pages, (Paperback)

A small book of sketches relating to the early rush of miners from California to Western Nevada.


PROSPECTING


Catalog No. C1101  

Gold and Silver Prospecting, Testing, Mining, Processing

Bill Clem, 1993, 129 pages, (Hardback)

Contains chapters on: Mining Law, Mineral and Rock Identification, Geology of Gold and Silver Deposits, Exploration, Development, Production, Ore Analysis and Metallurgical Testing, Ore Processing, and Reclamation.  A practical book, with good of illustrations.


Catalog No. 90940  

Be Expert with Map & Compass

Bjorn Kjellstrom, 1975, 214 pages, (Paperback)

Book covers instructions on “Orienteering” and includes mapping and compass work.


Catalog No. 90807  

Dry Washing for Gold

by James Klein, 1994, 89 pages, (Paperback)

This book is a short but complete account on dry washing covering subjects ranging from the history of gold, to construction details for building a dry washer.  The book is complete with a glossary of forty definitions relating to dry washing.


Catalog No. 90925  

Gold Fever and the Art of Panning and Sluicing

by Lois M. DeLorenzo, 1970, 80 pages, (Paperback)

Book goes into details on how to start and carry out a gold panning operation.


Catalog No. 90930  

Gold Prospectors Handbook

by Jack Black, 1987, 176 pages, (Paperback)

This book is written to show the beginner how to get started and later to become an advanced amateur prospector and small mine operator. A glossary follows in the back covering related terms.


Catalog No. 90935  

How and Where to Pan Gold

by Wayne Winters, 1991, 100 pages, (Paperback)

This book gives the novice or amateur information on where and what to look for when panning for gold. Also covered are the various  techniques, some more or less technical, associated with small scale placer mining.


Catalog No. 90945  

Mining Claim Procedures For Nevada Prospectors and Miners

Keith G. Papke, 1982, 47 pages, (Paperback)

This book is intended for Nevada prospectors and miners. It is based on the 1872 Federal law and follow-up laws. This publication is intended only as a general guide and not as a legal reference.


Catalog No. 90955  

The Rockhound &  Prospector’s Bible

by L. J. Ettinger, 1987*, 136 pages, (Paperback)

This is a reference book and study guide to rocks, minerals, gemstones, and prospecting.


Catalog No. 90960 

The Week-End Gold Miner (Second Revised Edition)

by A. H. Ryan, 1991, 79 pages, (Paperback)

This is a short but interesting account of the 20th century approach to prospecting for gold on a week-end basis. The book tells you where to look, how to pan, and what to do if you strike it rich.

FICTION & HOME


Catalog No. 90892  

The Buckskins

by Albert R. Booky, 1991, 236 pages, (Paperback)

This is a fiction story of mountain men, trappers, and the American Indian.  The story takes place in the 1800s in the land west of the Mississippi.  The setting is historical.


Catalog No. 90893  

A Coloring Book of New Mexico Santos

by Al Chapman, 1973, 30 pages, (Paperback)

This coloring book is meant for the young members of the family.  It would make an excellent gift.  The book is unique in that the pictures have been taken from publicly known images of Northern New Mexico Culture.


Catalog No. 90890  

The Hopi Way (An Odyssey)

by Robert Boissiere, 1985, 90 pages, (Paperback)

The Hopi Way, An Odyssey, tells about the author’s daily life among the Hopi Indians.  With this story, the interaction and conflict between white and Indian cultures are presented from the viewpoint of the Hopi family.


Catalog No. 90895  

Jailbait

by Dorothy Cart, 1994, 126 pages, (Paperback)

This is a fiction story with the picturesque setting of the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas.  It is a story of a beautiful sixteen year old girl and her experiences growing up.


Catalog No. C0490  

Latin American Conspiracy

by John van Geldern, 1991, 302 pages, (Hardbound)

This novel is a work of fiction with Latin America as the stage.  This story could prove true if certain drastic changes were made in the political and economic scene of Latin America.  The author is a mining engineer who traveled widely as an engineer and became particularly familiar with Latin America where he operated several mines.


Catalog No. 90889  

Original Native New Mexico Cooking

by Yolanda Ortiz y Pino, 1993, 26 pages, (Paperback)

This is a recipe cook book oriented to the culture of New Mexico.  There are forty-eight recipes given.  It would make an ideal addition to the kitchen library.


Catalog No. 90894 

The Santa Fe Trail Activity Book

by Walter D. Yoder, Ph. D., 1994, 48 pages, (Paperback)

This is a game and puzzle book of the Santa Fe Trail meant for light activity and reading.  It is an easy way to learn history and would make an excellent gift.


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