Description
First Edition autographed by author and dated 1953. Dust jacket has some edge wear and small tears. Hardcover is clean. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This signed first edition of “Money Mountain” by Marshall Sprague offers a captivating glimpse into the life of the legendary Silver King, John P. Jones. Published in 1953, the book chronicles Jones’ rise from humble beginnings to becoming one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in the American West during the late 19th century. Sprague’s vivid storytelling transports readers to the boomtowns and mining camps of Nevada, where Jones amassed his fortune through a combination of business acumen and sheer determination. Collectors will appreciate the author’s inscription and the book’s historical significance as a firsthand account of a pivotal era in the development of the western United States. Readers will be enthralled by the tales of adventure, risk, and reward that defined the lives of the region’s mining magnates and the impact their wealth had on the growth of cities like San Francisco and Virginia City.
