Mining Camps (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781022157019)

This fascinating historical study offers a vivid portrayal of life in the mining camps of the American West in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Shinn provides a detailed examination of the social and cultural dynamics of these communities, exploring their economic structures, political systems, and daily routines. He also examines the impact of mining on the environment and evaluates the role of mining camps in the larger context of American industrial development. This engaging and informative book offers a unique perspective on a critical period in American history.

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