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Goldfield,NV - Esmeralda County - c1905 - Facts and Prospectus Books Forward Mining Development Co.

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Goldfield,NV - Esmeralda County - c1905 - Facts and Prospectus Books Forward Mining Development Co.
First booklet titled “Facts about Goldfield Nevada. The Greatest Gold Camp in the World.” Measures 9’’x 4’’. Dated from 1904 and compiled by the Forward Mining Development Company of Denver, Colorado. The booklet is in very good condition with very little wear. The booklet tells of facts and historical information about the town, but gives special attention to the gold and mining operations of Goldfield. Goldfield became a mining boom town in the early twentieth century, becoming Nevada's most populated town in 1907. It is estimated that $80 to $125 million dollars worth of ore was taken from the ground. Goldfield’s luck declined however due to labor wars, diminishing mineral output and several floods and fires that destroyed many parts of the town beyond repair (Paher). The second booklet was also produced by the Forward Mining Development Company. Dated 1905 measures 9’’x 4’’ and in very good condition with very little wear. It adversities profitable investments to be had in Goldfield and Bullfrog Nevada.