Bodie
Blake, Kevin
| Autor: | Blake, Kevin |
|---|---|
| Themengebiete: | Children's Books / Ages 9-12 Nonfiction |
| Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 01.01.2015 |
| EAN: | 9781627245241 |
| Sprache: | Englisch Spanisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 32 |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Verlag: | Bearport Publishing by Flutterbee |
| Untertitel: | The Town That Belongs to Ghosts |
| Altersempfehlung: | 8 - 9 |
Produktinformationen "Bodie"
In 1880, citizens of Bodie, California, crowded onto Main Street to celebrate the Fourth of July. Among them were prospectors, miners, gamblers, and even gunfighters. They had all come to this dusty, remote spot in the mountains for one reasonto find gold. Within fifty years, however, the towns Main Street would be abandoned and filled with a ghostly silence. Where did everyone go? What happened to the once thriving town? Bodie: The Town That Belongs to Ghosts tells the amazing but true story of a once bustling gold-mining town that was suddenly abandoned. The captivating stories include the tale of Bodies founder and the discovery of gold, as well as colorful accounts of real-life characters who once prowled Bodies streets, such as Mike Man Eater McGowan, the baddest man in town. Large color photos, maps, and fact boxes enrich the exciting stories of saloon shootouts and grave robbers. Written in narrative format, this book is sure to keep readers hungry for more exciting real-life tales.
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