Historical Archaeology in the Cortez Mining District: Under the Nevada Giant

by Erich Obermayr

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1943859221
• ISBN13: 9781943859221
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: University of Nevada Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.1"