Montana Mining Ghost Towns
Montana Mining Ghost Towns by Barbara Fifer, published by Farcountry Press in March 2020, is an illustrated exploration of the ghost towns scattered across Montana. This 104-page book features a collection of rich color photographs captured by photographers Larry and Vivian Roland, showcasing landscapes, townsites, and mining structures. The text is complemented by historical black-and-white images and newspaper quotes, providing a visual and narrative journey through the state’s mining history.
Readers will find a detailed presentation of the stories behind these ghost towns, highlighting the lives of pioneers and the challenges they faced. The anecdotal text weaves together the experiences of those who lived in these remote areas, along with insights into the larger-than-life characters that shaped their histories. This edition offers a unique glimpse into Montana’s past, making it a valuable resource for those interested in history and the 19th-century West.
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Now in softcover! Montana is home to many storied ghost towns, and few people get to see these remote places in person the way photographers Larry and Vivian Roland have. Here they share rich color photographs of landscapes, townsites, homes, stores, mining structures, closeup details, and more. Historical black-and-white images, newspaper quotes, and anecdotal text help tell the stories of thousands of hard-working pioneers, those who preyed on them, and a few larger-than-life characters, bringing the past back to colorful life.
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