Mining Camps and Mining Districts
Mining Camps and Mining Districts by Charles Shinn, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on June 13, 2015, is a detailed exploration of the history of mining camps and districts in the United States. This edition, consisting of 340 pages, presents a classic study originally released in 1885, focusing on how early gold miners created their own forms of representative government during the California Gold Rush. The book draws connections between early mining codes from medieval German miners, Cornish tin miners’ customs, and Spanish mining laws, illustrating the establishment of governance in the American West.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of the unique social and political structures that emerged among miners during this pivotal period. The text provides insights into the historical context of mining in various regions, including California and other western states. This facsimile edition retains the original formatting, which may include slight imperfections or shadows in the background, offering a glimpse into the past while maintaining the integrity of Shinn’s work. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of mining and its impact on American society.
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Leading mining historian Kerby Jackson introduces us to a classic mining publication on the history of mining camps and mining districts. First released in 1885 by Charles Howard Shinn under the title “Mining Camps: A Study in American Frontier Government”, this publication offers a unique look at how early gold miners established their own forms of representative government during the California Gold Rush. Drawing on the the early mining codes of mideviel German miners in the Harz Mountains, on the mining customs of the Cornish tin miners and early Spanish mining laws introduced into California, the miners established the first governments in the American West. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As such, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
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