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The book explores the transformation of quiet villages into bustling boomtowns spurred by gold rushes, railroads, and coal discoveries. It delves into the vibrant businesses, justice systems, and entertainment that characterized these lively communities, as well as their potential decline into ghost towns. With engaging full-color illustrations, it offers children an insightful look into the dynamic life of the Old West.
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Boomtowns of the West, Bobbie Kalman
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- 1999
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- Title
- Boomtowns of the West
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bobbie Kalman
- Publisher
- Bayard Publishing
- Publisher
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9780778701101
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- The book explores the transformation of quiet villages into bustling boomtowns spurred by gold rushes, railroads, and coal discoveries. It delves into the vibrant businesses, justice systems, and entertainment that characterized these lively communities, as well as their potential decline into ghost towns. With engaging full-color illustrations, it offers children an insightful look into the dynamic life of the Old West.