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Set during the 1890s silver rush in British Columbia, this book explores the vibrant mining camps such as Sandon and New Denver, highlighting their rapid growth and the influx of prospectors from various regions. It captures the excitement of miners and capitalists drawn to the promise of wealth, detailing the bustling life in boom towns and the dynamic economic landscape shaped by this mineral discovery. The narrative sheds light on a significant yet often overlooked chapter in the region's history.
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Mining Camp Tales of the Silvery Slocan, Peter Smith
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- Mining Camp Tales of the Silvery Slocan
- Subtitle
- A History of British Columbia's Silver Rush
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Peter Smith
- Publisher
- Heritage Group Distribution
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9781772035391
- Category
- Social sciences, Business and Economics, Ethnography
- Description
- Set during the 1890s silver rush in British Columbia, this book explores the vibrant mining camps such as Sandon and New Denver, highlighting their rapid growth and the influx of prospectors from various regions. It captures the excitement of miners and capitalists drawn to the promise of wealth, detailing the bustling life in boom towns and the dynamic economic landscape shaped by this mineral discovery. The narrative sheds light on a significant yet often overlooked chapter in the region's history.