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Gold! - Madness, Murder, and Mayhem in the Colorado Rockies (Paperback)
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Gold! - Madness, Murder, and Mayhem in the Colorado Rockies (Paperback)
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Loot Price R319
Discovery Miles 3 190
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"Uncovers a centuries-long story of obsession that often included
murder, gun fights, deadly accidents, overnight fortunes and even
cannibalism. . . Neligh is a practiced writer whose style mixes
history and modern realities seamlessly." -Colorado Country Life
Gold! brings together the story of this metal’s glittering legacy
in the Centennial State and the madness, murder, and mayhem that
came along with it. The book examines the rich history of the
miners and treasure hunters who came to face danger and hardships
in the unforgiving Rocky Mountains. This story is unique in that it
takes a look at the phenomenon of gold, the treasure hunters, both
modern and historic, and brings them to life in a detailed and
sharp narrative. Author Ian Neligh spent a year meeting with
experts and enthusiasts, hearing their stories and trying to
understand why it is they continue to do what they do—often in
the face of extreme hardship. Modern-day gold miners profiled
include Al Mosch, Bill Chapman, Ken Reid, and Chad Watkins. Gold!
is the story of an unusual subculture on the rise in the mountains
of Colorado fueled by a delicate balance of hope, greed, and loss.
It tells the story of men mostly forgotten by the world as they go
in endless pursuit of an impossible fortune. It follows miners
working their small, dangerous gold claims in mines over a hundred
years old, to modern-day prospectors trying to strike it rich and
counterbalance the weight of a struggling economy. The book also
examines if those who spend their lives in search of riches—ever
actually strike it rich. From the author of Spurred West: Rogues,
Treasure Seekers, Bounty Hunters, and Colorful Characters Past and
Present, this book will appeal to both history buffs as well as
fans of modern-day reality shows like Gold Rush.
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