Description
1979 reprint of 1900 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This facsimile edition of “The Fortunes of a Decade” offers a remarkable glimpse into the early days of the Cripple Creek gold rush, one of the last major gold strikes in the American West. Originally published in 1900 by the Evening Telegraph newspaper, it captures the excitement and chaos of the boomtown era through firsthand accounts and vivid descriptions. The authors, Sargent and Rohrabacher, were journalists embedded in the heart of the action, documenting the rapid transformation of a remote Colorado valley into a thriving mining camp.
Beyond its historical value, the book provides a rich cultural portrait of life in the mining frontier, from the hard-bitten prospectors and opportunistic entrepreneurs to the notorious saloons and gambling halls that sprouted up to serve them. Readers will appreciate the authentic voice and attention to detail that only contemporary observers could offer. This well-preserved reprint allows modern collectors and history buffs to experience the raw energy and grit of an iconic era in American westward expansion.
