{"product_id":"eilley-orrum-queen-of-the-comstock-9781025623627","title":"Eilley Orrum, Queen of the Comstock","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Swift Paine\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Women\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Eilley Orrum, Queen of the Comstock\" is a compelling biographical narrative that chronicles the extraordinary life of Eilley Orrum, one of the most famous figures of the American West. Set against the backdrop of the mid-19th-century silver rush in Nevada, the book explores the rise and fall of a woman who transformed from a humble boarding house keeper into the wealthiest woman in the territory. Through her eyes, readers witness the discovery of the legendary Comstock Lode and the subsequent boom of Virginia City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative delves into Orrum's visionary nature, including her claims of second sight and her instrumental role in the early development of mining claims that would change the course of American history. From her arrival in the rugged Washoe Valley to the opulence of her European travels and the eventual decline of her fortune, this work captures the spirit of ambition and volatility that defined the era. \"Eilley Orrum, Queen of the Comstock\" serves as both a vivid portrait of a pioneer woman's resilience and a fascinating historical account of the mining frontier's most prosperous days. It remains an essential read for those interested in the social history of the West and the indomitable personalities that shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887266939031,"sku":"9781025623627","price":3075.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025623627.webp?v=1781157807","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/eilley-orrum-queen-of-the-comstock-9781025623627","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}