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The Infamous King of the Comstock: William Sharon and the Gilded Age in the West
Michael J. Makley
Presents the biography of William Sharon, one of Nevada's most reviled historical figures. This book discusses 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.
328 pages, 28 b/w photographs
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | March 1, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9780874177794 |
| Publishers | University of Nevada Press |
| Pages | 328 |
| Dimensions | 252 × 151 × 24 mm · 444 g |
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