This book reveals the reality of life in Virginia City, Nevada in the 19th century versus the legendary storylines of the iconic television show Bonanza. In addition, it explores the history of early TV and its depictions of the West, as well as the full history of Virginia City from its environmental issues to its silver mining up to the present.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgements
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Scenery of Bonanza
Chapter 2: The Natives before the Comstock
Chapter 3: From White Contact to Gold Hill
Chapter 4: The Legend of the Comstock Lode
Chapter 5: The Paiute War of 1860
Chapter 6: Early Mining Days
Chapter 7: Civil War and Mining
Chapter 8: The Railroad Era 1865 - 1872
Chapter 9: The Second Bonanza, 1873 - 1879
Chapter 10: To Everything There Is a Season
Conclusion
Appendix: Episode Timelines of Drama, Western & Comedy
Bibliography
Notes
Index
About the Author