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The Bonanza King: John Mackay And The Battle Over The Greatest Riches In The American West
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A Monumentally Researched Biography Of One Of The Nineteenth Centurys Wealthiest Selfmade Americanswellwritten And Worthwhile (The Wall Street Journal) Its The Ragstoriches Frontier Tale Of An Irish Immigrant Who Outwits, Outworks, And Outmaneuvers Thousands Of Rivals To Take Control Of Nevadas Comstock Lode.Born In 1831, John W. Mackay Was A Penniless Irish Immigrant Who Came Of Age In New York City, Went To California During The Gold Rush, And Mined Without Much Luck For Eight Years. When He Heard Of Riches Found On The Other Side Of The Sierra Nevada Mountains In 1859, Mackay Abandoned His Claim And Walked A Hundred Miles To The Comstock Lode In Nevada.Over The Course Of The Next Dozen Years, Mackay Worked His Way Up From Nothing, Thwarting The Pernicious Bank Ring Monopoly To Seize Control Of The Most Concentrated Cache Of Precious Metals Ever Found On Earth, The Legendary Big Bonanza, A Stupendously Rich Body Of Gold And Silver Ore Discovered 1,500 Feet Beneath The Streets Of Virginia City, The Ultimate Old West Boomtown. But For The Ore To Be Worth Anything It Had To Be Found, Claimed, And Successfully Extracted, Each Step Requiring Enormous Risk And The Creation Of An Entirely New Industry.Now Gregory Crouch Tells Mackays Amazing Storyhow He Extracted The Ore From Deep Underground And Used His Vast Mining Fortune To Crush The Transatlantic Telegraph Monopoly Of The Notorious Jay Gould. No One Does A Better Job Than Crouch When He Explores The Subject Of Mining, And No One Does A Better Job Than He When He Describes The Hardscrabble Lives Of Miners (San Francisco Chronicle). Featuring Great Period Photographs And Maps, The Bonanza King Is A Dazzling Tour De Force, A Riveting History Of Virginia City, Nevada, The Comstock Lode, And America Itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Bonanza King'? A: 'The Bonanza King' is a biography of John W. Mackay, an Irish immigrant who became a wealthy figure during the American West's mining boom, particularly focusing on his role in the Comstock Lode.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Gregory Crouch, known for his expertise in mining history.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Bonanza King'? A: 'The Bonanza King' was published on June 4, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: 'The Bonanza King' is available in paperback format.
- Q: Is this book suitable for history enthusiasts? A: Yes, 'The Bonanza King' is well-researched and provides a detailed account of mining history and the American West, making it suitable for history enthusiasts.
- Q: Are there any illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, the book features period photographs and maps that enhance the historical narrative.
- Q: What themes are explored in the biography? A: The biography explores themes of ambition, wealth, and the struggles of immigrants during the Gold Rush, as well as the complexities of the mining industry.
- Q: Is there any information about the mining techniques used during Mackay's time? A: Yes, the book discusses the mining techniques and challenges faced by Mackay and his contemporaries in extracting precious metals.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for someone interested in American history? A: Absolutely, 'The Bonanza King' would make a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in American history, particularly the Gold Rush and mining.