Title Historical archaeology in the Cortez Mining District : under the Nevada giant / Erich Obermayr and Robert W. McQueen

Published Reno ; Las Vegas : University of Nevada Pres, [2016]

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Description 1 online resource Series Mining and Society Series Contents The place -- One story -- A mining history of the Cortez District -- Unlocking the silver -- A ton of work for an ounce of silver -- Many lives many stories -- Beyond food clothing and shelter -- Archaeology and memory -- Return to Mill Canyon -- The silver never failed Summary The Cortez Hills Expansion Project archaeological excavations uncovered a wealth of information about the Cortez Mining District, from its beginning in 1863 to the government-mandated end to the mining of precious metals in the district during World War II. Obermayr and McQueen use archaeological data as a foundation to tell the story of life in one of Nevada's most intriguing, long-lived mining districts. Archaeologists excavate and analyze many thousands of artifacts, uncovering the homes and workplaces--and even trash dumps--of prospectors and miners, mill workers, charcoal burners, brickmakers, blacksmiths, teamsters, and families. They present an archaeological view of everyday life: how Cortez was populated by a variety of ethnic groups, how they lived, what products they bought or consumed, what their social status was, and how, even in this remote location, they created their own version of lives exemplifying the era's Victorian ideals. Readers interested in the archaeology of the West, mining history, and the history of Nevada will find this book fascinating Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed Subject Archaeology and history -- Nevada -- Cortez-Mill Canyon Mining District Silver mines and mining -- Nevada -- Cortez-Mill Canyon Mining District Mines and mineral resources -- Nevada -- Cortez-Mill Canyon Mining District Frontier and pioneer life -- Nevada -- Cortez-Mill Canyon Mining District Industrial archaeology -- Nevada -- Cortez-Mill Canyon Mining District Social archaeology -- Nevada -- Cortez-Mill Canyon Mining District HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- General. Antiquities Archaeology and history Frontier and pioneer life Industrial archaeology Mines and mineral resources Silver mines and mining Social archaeology Nevada -- Antiquities. Cortez-Mill Canyon Mining District (Nev.) -- History Nevada Genre/Form History Form Electronic book Author McQueen, Robert W., 1968- author. LC no. 2016017274 ISBN 9780874170023 0874170028

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