The Infamous King Of The Comstock: William Sharon And The Gilded Age In The West (Shepperson Series in Nevada History)
"Makley demonstrates that detailed, prodigiously researched biographical writing can reveal the complex intricacies of history." - Southern California Quarterly "This book makes valuable contributions to the history of mining in the American West and will merit inclusion in many libraries concerned with that subject." - Western Historical Quarterly "Makley deserves commendation for rescuing a significant figure from his undeserved obscurity." - New Mexico Historical Review"