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Old Grubstake Days In Joplin: The Story Of The Pioneers Who Discovered The Largest And Richest Lead And Zinc Mining Field In The World

Old Grubstake Days In Joplin: The Story Of The Pioneers Who Discovered The Largest And Richest Lead And Zinc Mining Field In The World

Draper, Mabel
Draper, William R.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresTechnology & EngineeringRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1161639608
ISBN13: 9781161639605
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Old Grubstake Days in Joplin is a historical account of the pioneers who discovered the largest and richest lead and zinc mining field in the world. The book is written by William R. Draper and provides an in-depth look at the history of Joplin, Missouri, during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The book chronicles the lives of the miners and settlers who came to the area in search of wealth and opportunity.The book covers the early days of Joplin, from its founding as a small mining town to its rise as a major center of the mining industry. It details the struggles and challenges faced by the early pioneers, including the harsh living conditions, dangerous mining work, and the constant threat of violence from outlaws and bandits.Old Grubstake Days in Joplin also provides a fascinating look at the social and cultural changes that took place in Joplin during this time period. The book covers the rise of labor unions, the growth of the city's economy, and the impact of technological advancements on the mining industry.Throughout the book, Draper provides vivid descriptions of the people and places of Joplin, bringing the history of the town to life for readers. Old Grubstake Days in Joplin is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the people who helped shape it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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