Ghosts of the Glory Trail by Nell Murbarger

A Timeless Classic Exploring the Ghost Towns & Mining Legends of the American West

Step into the forgotten mining camps of the Old West with Ghosts of the Glory Trail by legendary Western author Nell Murbarger. First published in 1956, this award-winning classic remains one of the most beloved books ever written about ghost towns, mining boom camps, and the colorful people who built—and abandoned—them. Based on years of firsthand travel and research, Murbarger personally visited hundreds of ghost towns, interviewed pioneers and longtime residents, and uncovered stories from old newspapers, journals, and mining records.

Featuring intimate stories and historical accounts of 275 ghost towns across Nevada, Eastern California, Western Utah, and Arizona, this beautifully written volume blends history, adventure, and folklore into an unforgettable journey through the American West. Whether you're a gold prospector, metal detectorist, historian, or ghost town enthusiast, this book is an essential addition to your Western library.

Perfect For

• Ghost town explorers

• Gold prospectors

• Metal detectorists

• Mining history enthusiasts

• Treasure hunters

• Rockhounds

• Outdoor adventurers

• Western history collectors

• Off-road travelers

• Historians

• Photographers

• Anyone fascinated by the Old West

What You'll Discover

• Stories from 275 historic ghost towns

• Gold and silver mining boom camps

• Forgotten mining communities

• Historic personalities and pioneers

• Mining legends and local folklore

• Firsthand interviews with early residents

• Historic photographs and maps

• The rise and fall of the American mining frontier

Features

• Written by acclaimed Western author Nell Murbarger

• Award-winning classic first published in 1956

• Covers ghost towns across Nevada, Eastern California, Western Utah, and Arizona

• Based on extensive firsthand field research

• Historic photographs throughout

• Ghost town directories and reference maps

• Easy-to-read narrative style

• Approximately 291 pages

Benefits

• Learn the true stories behind famous ghost towns

• Explore the history of Western mining camps

• Discover fascinating characters and forgotten communities

• Gain historical insight before visiting mining districts

• An excellent reference for prospectors and historians

• A treasured addition to any Western Americana collection

Recommended Accessories

Complete your Western exploration library with:

• Arizona Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now

• Nevada Gold & Gems: Then & Now

• Montana Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now

• Colorado Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now

• Ghost Towns of the Colorado Rockies

• Southern Idaho Ghost Towns

• Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph

• Garrett Gold Panning Kit

• Handheld GPS

• Field Notebook

Specifications

• Title: Ghosts of the Glory Trail

• Author: Nell Murbarger

• Original Publication: 1956

• Format: Paperback

• Length: Approximately 291 Pages

• Language: English

• Coverage: Nevada, Eastern California, Western Utah & Arizona

• Subject: Ghost Towns, Mining History & Western Americana

What's Included

• One copy of Ghosts of the Glory Trail by Nell Murbarger

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we know that every abandoned mining camp has a story waiting to be discovered. Ghosts of the Glory Trail is widely regarded as one of the finest books ever written about the ghost towns of the American West. Filled with authentic history, unforgettable stories, and firsthand research, it continues to inspire prospectors, explorers, and history enthusiasts nearly seventy years after its original publication. Whether you're planning your next adventure or building your Western history library, this timeless classic belongs on your bookshelf.

Intimate glimpses into the past and present of 275 western ghost towns. This is a fast-moving chronicle depicting the early-day mining stampedes. All Nevada counties are represented either in the 39 chapters on specific towns (such as Aurora, Rhyolite, Candelaria, Hamilton, Unionville, Belmont, Tybo, Tuscarora, Delamar, etc.) or in the ghost town directory with 275 listings, some in California and Utah. 316 pp., photos, index.