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The Town That Died Laughing The Story Of Austin Nevada Rambunctious Early Day Mining Camp And Of Its Renowned Newspaper, The Reese River Reveille
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781019420508
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 250
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Explore the fascinating history of Austin, Nevada, a mining camp that sprang up in the late 1800s and quickly became known for its irreverent attitude and lively community. This book tells the story of the town and its inhabitants, with a focus on the colorful cast of characters who worked on the Reese River Reveille.
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