A Hole in the Ground with a Liar at the Top: Fraud and Deceit in the Golden Age of American MiningCoal, silver, gold. There is something about the allure of hidden treasure that puts a glint in people s eyes. By gathering such familiar stories as that of Nevada s infamous Comstock Lode with a succession of lesser-known scandals, Dan Plazak provides an entertaining and informative volume that delightfully investigates the history of mining frauds in the United States from the Civil War to World War I. |
Contents
Introduction to Mining Fraud I | 1 |
The Imaginary Mine of Doctor Gardiner | 10 |
Mother Lode of American Mining Swindles | 17 |
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