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Eilley Orrum

Eilley Orrum

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Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryRegional: West

ISBN10: 1025625684
ISBN13: 9781025625683
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 314
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Eilley Orrum tells the captivating true story of the woman known as the Queen of the Comstock, a figure who rose from humble origins to become the wealthiest woman in the Nevada Territory. In this meticulously crafted biography, Swift Paine explores the life of a Scottish immigrant who navigated the rough-and-tumble world of the 19th-century American West during the height of the silver rush.

The narrative details the discovery of the Comstock Lode and the subsequent boom of Virginia City, providing a vivid look at the social and economic shifts of the era. As Orrum acquires her fortune and constructs the legendary Mansion House, readers are treated to a portrait of ambition, resilience, and the eventual decline of a pioneer dynasty. Eilley Orrum serves as both a personal character study and a broader historical account of the mining frontier, capturing the grit and glamour of a foundational period in United States history. This work remains an essential read for those interested in Western lore, women's history, and the untamed spirit of the silver miners.

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