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The Comstock Club

The Comstock Club

Goodwin, C. C.

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ISBN10: 1162794771
ISBN13: 9781162794778
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 322
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Comstock Club is a novel written by C.C. Goodwin. The story is set in the late 19th century in Virginia City, Nevada, during the height of the silver mining boom. The Comstock Club is a social club that is comprised of the wealthiest and most influential men in the city. The story follows the lives of several members of the club, including its president, John Mackay, and his wife, Marie Louise. The novel explores the complex relationships and power struggles between the members of the club, as well as their interactions with the rest of the community. It delves into themes of wealth, power, corruption, and the struggle for social status. Throughout the book, the author provides vivid descriptions of the opulence and extravagance of the Comstock Club, as well as the harsh realities of life for the miners and other working-class people in the city. The story also touches on issues of race and gender, as the characters navigate the societal expectations and prejudices of the time. Overall, The Comstock Club is a fascinating glimpse into the world of the wealthy elite during a pivotal moment in American history. It is a well-written and engaging novel that is sure to captivate readers with its richly drawn characters and intricate plot.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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