| Silver City Contributor(s): Davis, Carolyn O'Bagy (Author), Humble, Terrence M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738599948 ISBN-13: 9780738599946 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 978.9 |
| LCCN: 2013936752 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.5" W x 9.2" (0.60 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - New Mexico |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Silver City is located at the southern boundary of the vast Gila Wilderness in a region of soaring mountains, lush river valleys, and bountiful mineral deposits. Ancient ruins give evidence of prehistoric occupation, followed by a historic parade of Native Americans, Spaniards, Mexicans, miners, outlaws, and settlers, resulting in a community celebrating a rich cultural blend. When silver was discovered in 1870 at La Cienega de San Vicente, prospectors rushed in despite the danger from Apache Indians who traditionally occupied that land. Newcomers flooded into southwestern New Mexico Territory, and Silver City became the county seat the following year. Soon there were businesses, saloons, and homes. Silver City became the supply center for the widespread mining district with a brick plant and lumberyard. By 1883, a narrow-gauge railroad connected the town with the outside world. |
Contributor Bio(s): Davis, Carolyn O'Bagy: - Carolyn O Bagy Davis, a descendant of Utah pioneers, is the author of numerous books on the history of the American West. Terrence M. Humble was born in the mining town of Santa Rita and has been recording histories and participating in local preservation since 1967.Davis, Carolyn O.: - Carolyn O Bagy Davis, a descendant of Utah pioneers, is the author of numerous books on the history of the American West. Terrence M. Humble was born in the mining town of Santa Rita and has been recording histories and participating in local preservation since 1967. |