Infamous king of the comstock, the: william sharon and the gilded age in the west
Auteur :
Makley, Michael J.
Éditeur :
Makley, Michael J.
ISBN :
9780874176308
Date de publication :
31 janv. 2006
Dimensions :
22,5 x 15,0 x 2,6 cm
Poids :
585 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Examines William Sharon's complex nature and the turbulent times in which he flourished. This biography also explores the broader historical context of his career - the complex business relationships between San Francisco and the booming gold and silver mining camps of the Far West, and the machinations of rampant Gilded Age capitalism.