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In the Shadow of the Sierra: Ghost Towns & Historical Sites of the Eastern Sierra: Northern Region

In the Shadow of the Sierra: Ghost Towns & Historical Sites of the Eastern Sierra: Northern Region - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Tami Force, Austin Metz (Illustrator)Publish date:9/26/2025Pages:182
Language:EnglishPublisher:Nevada Ghost Towns & BeyondISBN-13:9798999238801UPC:9798999238801Book Category:History, Travel, PhotographyBook Subcategory:United States, HistoryBook Topic:State & Local, WestSize:8.50 x 11.00 x 0.63 inchesWeight:1.9312Product ID:SCG9Y54JVB

THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION OF NORTHERN EASTERN SIERRA GHOST TOWNS AND HISTORICAL SITES

With stunning photography and rich historical detail, Shadow takes you to more than 70 ghost towns, mines, wagon trails, railways, and

forgotten graves across the Sierra.

The rain shadow once challenged pioneers, but now forms a protective shield for the remnants they left behind. Stories of pioneers, miners, and settlers who shaped its rugged past are all shadowed by the Sierra. Some tales are poignant, some quirky, others straight out of the Wild West-but all bring the Sierra's history to life.

Features include:

  • Over 70 sites organized by county
  • Historical context from newspapers and firsthand accounts
  • Maps to guide your exploration

Step into the shadow of history-where every abandoned site still has a story to tell.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Nevada Ghost Towns & BeyondISBN-13:9798999238801UPC:9798999238801Book Category:History, Travel, PhotographyBook Subcategory:United States, HistoryBook Topic:State & Local, WestSize:8.50 x 11.00 x 0.63 inchesWeight:1.9312Product ID:SCG9Y54JVB
Force, Tami: - Tami has explored Nevada and eastern Sierra ghost towns and mining camps for 25 years. Since 2020, she has actively shared her love of ghost towns through Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond, Radio Goldfield, presentations at museums and historical societies, and publications, including Nevada Magazine. She is well known online as NVTami. Her specialties are the little-known ghost towns and long-forgotten stories of life in the Old West. Tami holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and sociology, as well as a Master of Social Work. She is a licensed therapist and taught courses about people, families, and communities at Western Nevada College. She presents to various historical societies and works with non-profit groups to preserve Nevada's historical resources. Raised in Idaho, she lives on the family's 4th-generation Carson Valley ranch.
Publisher: Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond

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