A Quick History of Leadville

by Christian J. Buys

A Quick History of Leadville chronicles the fascinating history of Leadville, Colorado -- the boom town of boom towns -- from the 1860s to the present. Every page brings to life the arrival of the first prospectors, the booming mining era, the near mythical saga of the Tabors, the silver crash, the Crystal Carnival, the anarchy caused by miners' strikes, the rise and fall of the railroads, Camp Hale and the famous 10th Mountain Division, Climax's rise and demise, the Environmental Protection Agency's cleanup efforts, and much more. Over ninety photographs and illustrations, many published for the first time in this book, allow the reader to see Leadville's unparalleled history.

Genres: Travel

96 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2004

Reviews

[Michael]

A decent, quick history. Poorly organized and a touch too much subjective commentary for my liking.

[Deidre]

The writer tends to be a bit scattered with organizing and keeping information clear, but the passion behind the research is good, and makes for a nice, rich read.