An Illustrated History of Mayer, Arizona - Stagecoaches, Mining, Ranching and the Railroad (Paperback)

Near the center of Arizona, in the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains, lies the small, unincorporated town of Mayer. With a population of less than 1500 people, Mayer remains unknown to almost all but its residents and neighbors, but its history is as lively and resonant as many larger cities. This volume chronicles the story of this rural western town and the men and women who put it on the map, including its founders, Joseph and Sarah Mayer, who established their settlement around Big Bug Stage Station, purchased for $1200 in 1882. It traces the continued influence of the Mayers and other early families through later generations and the town's role in the growth of ranching, the railroad and mining. Covering a spectrum of topics integral to the history of central Arizona, this study depicts the uncompromising landscape and pioneering spirit that defines the American frontier.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2012
First published:	July 2012
Authors:	Nancy Burgess
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-0-7864-6287-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7864-6287-6
Barcode:	9780786462872

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!