Lumber Baron of the Comstock Lode
- 236 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Jack Harpster Books
This author, a seasoned chronicler of the American experience, draws upon a rich background in journalism to craft compelling narratives. Their extensive career in newspapers provided a unique vantage point from which to observe and distill the essence of diverse communities and industries. This deep understanding of human nature and societal dynamics now informs their prolific literary output, which includes numerous books and essays exploring history and biography. Readers can expect insightful explorations delivered with clarity and a keen eye for detail, reflecting a lifetime dedicated to storytelling and the power of the written word.
The Curious Life of Nevada's Lavere Redfield: The Silver Dollar King
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
LaVere Redfield was a prolific hoarder. When he died in 1974, his estate was estimated at more than $70 million. Executors found 680 bags of silver coins and 407,000 Morgan and Peace silver dollars in his Reno mansion. A local Reno legend, Redfield gambled regularly in Virginia Street casinos. He survived robbery and burglaries of his home, which contained false walls to store millions of silver dollars. Hating banks and paper money, as well as big government, Redfield opted to serve a prison term for income tax evasion rather than pay his debts from his ample fortune. Join author Jack Harpster for this first book-length study of this unconventional man behind the folklore and the myth.