Description: Up for your consideration is this paperback book.It is titled: Virginia City Nevada.Peter O'Riley and Patrick McLaughlin are credited with the discovery of the Comstock Lode. Henry T. P. Comstock's name was associated with the discovery through his own machinations. According to folklore, James Fennimore, nicknamed Old Virginny Finney, christened the town when he tripped and broke a bottle of whiskey at a saloon entrance in the northern section of Gold Hill, soon to become Virginia City. Virginia City's silver ore discoveries were not part of the California Gold Rush, which occurred 10 years before. At the time of the discovery of the Comstock Lode, silver was considered the monetary equal of gold, and all production was purchased by the federal government for use in coinage. In 1873, silver was demonetized by the government, in large part due to the flood of silver into international markets from the silver mines of Virginia City. 32 page book.Very good condition. No writing or tears on pages. From a smoke free and pet free home. Payments:After payment items ship as soon as possible. Shipping:Winning bid pays USPS media mail shipping. Terms of sale:No returns About us:We leave feedback for all our buyers, usually within a couple of days after we receive feedback for you, so be sure to leave us feedback as soon as possible. Thank you.
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Format: Paperback
Language: English
Book Title: Virginia City Nevada
Author: Nevada Historical Society
Genre: History
Publisher: Reno Tahoe Specialty, Inc.
Original Language: English
Topic: American History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 32
