History of the big bonanza
Subtitle: an authentic account of the discovery, history, and working of the world renowned Comstock silver lode of Nevada; including the present condition of the various mines situated thereon; sketches of the most prominent men interested in them; incidents and adventures connected with mining, the Indians, and the country; amazing stories, experiences, anecdotes, &c., &c. and a full exposition of the production of pure silver
By: by Dan De Quille (William Wright) ; profusely illustrated.  Sold by subscription only
Contributors: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910
Publisher: American Publishing Company; A.L. Bancroft & Co.
Published: 1876
Place of publication: Hartford, Conn; San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 569
Subjects: Mormons; Description and travel; Silver mines and mining
Notes: Introduction includes letters of Samuel Langhorne Clemens.

Bound in full sheep; gilt stamped black spine title label; pink end papers.

Flake, C.J.  Mormon bib., 10027

BAL, 3370

Includes early Mormon activity in Nevada.