The Silverton Story by Mary Ann Olsen
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"The Silverton Story" by Mary Ann Olsen is a historical account written in the early 1960s. This book chronicles the rich history of Silverton, Colorado, focusing on its development during the mining boom and the unique challenges faced by its inhabitants. The likely topic of the book encompasses the founding, growth, and transformation of Silverton as a significant mining town in the rugged San Juan Mountains. In the narrative, Olsen provides detailed
accounts of key figures, events, and the socio-economic landscape of Silverton from its early days as a mining camp to its status as a permanent settlement. The book highlights the struggles of early prospectors, significant mining discoveries like the "Little Giant Gold Mine," and the establishment of essential infrastructure such as railroads, banks, and schools. Throughout, the author depicts the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of the town's residents, illustrating how Silverton has managed to thrive amidst the fluctuating fortunes of the mining industry and natural adversities, ultimately becoming a cherished part of Colorado's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Olsen, Mary Ann |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 62044819 |
| Title | The Silverton Story |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F721: United States local history: Rocky Mountains. Yellowstone National Park |
| Subject | Silverton (Colo.) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60733 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 396 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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