Ghosts of Goldfield and Tonopah
Jun 2015 · Arcadia Publishing
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Meet the prospectors, forlorn widows, and other spirits who haunt the historic remnants of Nevada's former boomtowns—includes photos!
In the throes of early financial disaster, the Silver State had little to entice newcomers—or discourage residents from leaving.
Jim Butler’s silver discovery at Tonopah changed everything. With a subsequent gold discovery near Goldfield, the rush was on, and from these burgeoning mines, Nevada’s early leaders amassed their wealth and power.
In this fascinating book, paranormal historian Janice Oberding shares firsthand accounts of ghostly encounters in the Goldfield and Mizpah Hotels and uncovers the history behind the mysterious cowboy ghost, the haggard hitchhiker, and other eerie local tales.
In the throes of early financial disaster, the Silver State had little to entice newcomers—or discourage residents from leaving.
Jim Butler’s silver discovery at Tonopah changed everything. With a subsequent gold discovery near Goldfield, the rush was on, and from these burgeoning mines, Nevada’s early leaders amassed their wealth and power.
In this fascinating book, paranormal historian Janice Oberding shares firsthand accounts of ghostly encounters in the Goldfield and Mizpah Hotels and uncovers the history behind the mysterious cowboy ghost, the haggard hitchhiker, and other eerie local tales.
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Gary Box
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October 1, 2017
Just a fun read, great history of Goldfield Nevada. It is up to you to decide about whether Ghosts really exist.
About the author
An independent historian, Janice Oberding is a past docent of the Nevada Historical Society and Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City. The author of numerous books on Nevada’s history, true crime, unusual occurrences, and hauntings, she speaks on these subjects throughout the state. She also teaches the popular courses Ghosthunting 101 and Nevada’s Quirky Historical Facts for the community education program at Truckee Meadows Community College.
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