Old Grubstake Days In Joplin: The Story Of The Pioneers Who Discovered The Largest And Richest Lead And Zinc Mining Field In The World - Paperback

""Old Grubstake Days in Joplin"" is a historical book written by William R. Draper that tells the story of the pioneers who discovered the largest and richest lead and zinc mining field in the world. The book takes readers on a journey through the early days of Joplin, Missouri, a small mining town that became a booming industrial city thanks to the discovery of these valuable minerals. Draper provides a detailed account of the people who settled in the area, their struggles and triumphs, and the impact that the mining industry had on their lives. The book is a fascinating look at the history of Joplin and the people who helped shape it into the thriving city it is today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.