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The Infamous King of the Comstock

William Sharon and the Gilded Age in the West

Michael J Makley author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of Nevada Press

Published:30th Mar '09

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In this first-ever biography of one of Nevada's most reviled historical figures, author Michael Makley examines William Sharon's complex nature and the turbulent times in which he flourished. Makley's engaging and meticulously researched account lays bare the life of the notorious but enigmatic Sharon. He also examines the broader historical context of Sharon's career - the complex business relationships between San Francisco and the booming gold and silver mining camps of the Far West; the machinations of rampant Gilded Age capitalism; and the sophisticated financial and technological infrastructure supporting Virginia City's boomtown economy.

"Makley demonstrates that detailed, prodigiously researched biographical writing can reveal the complex intricacies of history." - Southern California Quarterly "This book makes valuable contributions to the history of mining in the American West and will merit inclusion in many libraries concerned with that subject." - Western Historical Quarterly "Makley deserves commendation for rescuing a significant figure from his undeserved obscurity." - New Mexico Historical Review"

ISBN: 9780874177794

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 443g