Arizona's Gold Rushes

One of the most enduring images of early Arizona is the solitary prospector seeking his fortune in gold in the inhospitable Sonoran Desert. Romance surrounds the idea that incredible wealth lies hidden in rugged peaks, narrow box canyons, or shifting sands of desert dunes. Here, Wallace and Hall-Wal...

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Published in:Rocks & minerals 2004-02, Vol.79 (1), p.30-38
Main Authors: Wallace, Terry C., Hall-Wallace, Michelle K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gold
Gold mines & mining
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Summary:One of the most enduring images of early Arizona is the solitary prospector seeking his fortune in gold in the inhospitable Sonoran Desert. Romance surrounds the idea that incredible wealth lies hidden in rugged peaks, narrow box canyons, or shifting sands of desert dunes. Here, Wallace and Hall-Wallace detail the history of Arizona's gold rushes.
ISSN:0035-7529
1940-1191
DOI:10.1080/00357529.2004.9925672