The Saloon on the Rocky Mountain Mining Frontier
Download or Read eBook The Saloon on the Rocky Mountain Mining Frontier PDF written by Elliott West and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1996-09-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Elliott West |
| Publisher | : U of Nebraska Press |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 1996-09-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 080329784X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780803297845 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (4X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Saloon on the Rocky Mountain Mining Frontier by : Elliott West
Book excerpt: Elliott West’s careful analysis of the role and development of the saloon as an institution on the mining frontier provides unique insights into the social and economic history of the American West. Drawing on contemporaneous newspapers and many unpublished firsthand accounts, West shows that the physical evolution of the saloon, from crude tents and shanties into elegant establishments for drinking and gaming, reflected the growth and maturity of the surrounding community.
