The Bonanza Trail: Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of the West

This hardcover edition is an ex-library copy with the typical stamps and markings. The dust jacket is in fair condition, featuring several tears and tape repairs, but it retains its original design. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or signatures.

The Bonanza Trail: Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of the West by Muriel Sibell Wolle is a captivating exploration of the forgotten towns and camps that once thrived during the mining boom in the American West. Published by Indiana University Press in Bloomington, this 1958 edition is the third printing of the work first copyrighted in 1953. Wolle, both the author and illustrator, provides a richly detailed account of these historical sites, combining her artistic talent with her historical research. This edition is particularly notable for its detailed line decorations, also contributed by Richard Ireland. As an ex-library copy, it bears the usual markings but remains a valuable resource for enthusiasts of Western history. The dust jacket is in fair condition, showing signs of wear and tape repairs, yet it retains its original artwork. This book is a significant contribution to the documentation of Western Americana, offering insights into the bygone era of ghost towns and mining camps.