Yellowcake Towns: Uranium Mining Communities in the American West

The book is in good condition with no visible signatures or inscriptions. It appears to be free from library markings, and the binding is intact. The absence of a dust jacket is noted, and the cover shows minimal wear, indicating careful handling.

"Yellowcake Towns: Uranium Mining Communities in the American West" by Michael A. Amundson, published by the University Press of Colorado in 2002, offers a detailed exploration of the uranium mining boom in the American West. This edition, printed in Boulder, Colorado, is part of the "Mining the American West" series. The book provides a historical account of how uranium mining shaped local communities, economies, and landscapes. Amundson, a noted historian, delves into the socio-economic impacts and the legacy of these mining towns. This paperback edition, first released in 2004, is a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of American history and mining. The book includes bibliographical references and an index, providing a comprehensive guide to its subject matter. The condition of the book is not specified, and it does not include a dust jacket.