Ghost Towns of Arizona by James E. and Barbara H. Sherman
Discover the forgotten mining camps, abandoned settlements, and legendary boomtowns of the American Southwest in Ghost Towns of Arizona by James E. and Barbara H. Sherman.
Arizona’s search for gold, silver, copper, and other valuable minerals produced communities that seemed to spring up overnight. Some began as rough collections of tents and makeshift cabins, while others developed into organized towns complete with stores, saloons, mills, post offices, and homes. When the mines closed and profits disappeared, many of these once-thriving settlements faded into ghost towns.
This illustrated historical reference explores communities throughout Arizona and tells the stories of the prospectors, miners, merchants, and families who built them. Individual entries provide historical background and location information, while maps by Don Percious help readers understand where these fascinating places were established.
From famous Old West destinations to remote mining camps nearly reclaimed by the desert, this book offers an engaging look at the ambition, hardship, courage, and occasional foolishness that accompanied Arizona’s pursuit of mineral wealth.
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Book Features
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Detailed histories of Arizona ghost towns and mining camps
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Coverage of gold, silver, copper, and other mineral discoveries
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Maps created by Don Percious
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Historical illustrations and photographs
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Town locations and regional information
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Selected bibliography for further research
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Convenient index for locating towns and subjects
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Valuable reference for researching Arizona’s mining history
An Excellent Resource for Treasure Hunters
For metal detectorists, gold prospectors, rockhounds, and treasure hunters, old maps and ghost-town histories can provide important clues about where people once lived, worked, traveled, and gathered. This book offers valuable historical context for researching Arizona mining districts and forgotten communities.
Always verify current land ownership and local regulations before visiting or detecting. Many ghost towns, mining claims, archaeological sites, and historic properties are privately owned or legally protected. Obtain permission before entering private property or using a metal detector.
Specifications
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Title: Ghost Towns of Arizona
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Authors: James E. Sherman and Barbara H. Sherman
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Maps: Don Percious
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Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
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Format: Illustrated paperback
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Pages: 218
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Dimensions: Approximately 11.04" H × 8.42" W × 0.61" D
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Weight: Approximately 1.37 lb.
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Language: English
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Original Publication Year: 1969
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ISBN-10: 0806108436
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ISBN-13: 9780806108438
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Subject: Arizona ghost towns, mining camps, local history, and the American West
Ideal For
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Metal detectorists and treasure hunters
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Gold prospectors and rockhounds
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Arizona history enthusiasts
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Ghost-town explorers
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Old West researchers
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Road-trip and backcountry travelers
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Students, collectors, and local historians
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Anyone fascinated by abandoned places
Explore the rise and fall of Arizona’s historic mining communities and uncover the stories left behind in the desert with Ghost Towns of Arizona.
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Arizona’s ghost towns exemplify man’s courage, tenacity, and perhaps even foolishness in his search for wealth. Inevitable by-products of the development of gold, silver, copper, and other mineral deposits in Arizona, some of these communities mushroomed overnight into a hodgepodge of tents and makeshift homes, while others developed over a period of years into tidy, well-planned townsites. Whatever their design, intent, or purpose, when their existence was no longer profitable they slipped into the category of ghost towns.
