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LoC No.: 62044819
Title: The Silverton Story
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Silverton Story" by Mary Ann Olsen is a historical account written in the early 1960s. This book chronicles the rich history of Silverton, Colorado, focusing on its development during the mining boom and the unique challenges faced by its inhabitants. The likely topic of the book encompasses the founding, growth, and transformation of Silverton as a significant mining town in the rugged San Juan Mountains. In the narrative, Olsen provides detailed accounts of key figures, events, and the socio-economic landscape of Silverton from its early days as a mining camp to its status as a permanent settlement. The book highlights the struggles of early prospectors, significant mining discoveries like the "Little Giant Gold Mine," and the establishment of essential infrastructure such as railroads, banks, and schools. Throughout, the author depicts the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of the town's residents, illustrating how Silverton has managed to thrive amidst the fluctuating fortunes of the mining industry and natural adversities, ultimately becoming a cherished part of Colorado's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Olsen, Mary Ann
EBook No.: 60733
Published: Nov 19, 2019
Downloads: 203
Language: English
Subject: Silverton (Colo.) -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 62044819
Title: The Silverton Story
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Silverton Story" by Mary Ann Olsen is a historical account written in the early 1960s. This book chronicles the rich history of Silverton, Colorado, focusing on its development during the mining boom and the unique challenges faced by its inhabitants. The likely topic of the book encompasses the founding, growth, and transformation of Silverton as a significant mining town in the rugged San Juan Mountains. In the narrative, Olsen provides detailed accounts of key figures, events, and the socio-economic landscape of Silverton from its early days as a mining camp to its status as a permanent settlement. The book highlights the struggles of early prospectors, significant mining discoveries like the "Little Giant Gold Mine," and the establishment of essential infrastructure such as railroads, banks, and schools. Throughout, the author depicts the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of the town's residents, illustrating how Silverton has managed to thrive amidst the fluctuating fortunes of the mining industry and natural adversities, ultimately becoming a cherished part of Colorado's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Olsen, Mary Ann
EBook No.: 60733
Published: Nov 19, 2019
Downloads: 203
Language: English
Subject: Silverton (Colo.) -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.