Bodie: The Town That Belongs to Ghosts (Abandoned! Towns Without People)
by Blake, Kevin
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About
In 1880, citizens of Bodie, California, crowded onto Main Street to celebrate the Fourth of July. Among them were prospectors, miners, gamblers, and even gunfighters. They had all come to this dusty, remote spot in the mountains for one reason--to find gold. Within fifty years, however, the town's Main Street would be abandoned and filled with a ghostly silence. Where did everyone go? What happened to the once thriving town?
Bodie: The Town That Belongs to Ghosts tells the amazing but true story of a once bustling gold-mining town that was suddenly abandoned. The captivating stories include the tale of Bodie's founder and the discovery of gold, as well as colorful accounts of real-life characters who once prowled Bodie's streets, such as Mike "Man Eater" McGowan, the baddest man in town. Large color photos, maps, and fact boxes enrich the exciting stories of saloon shootouts and grave robbers. Written in narrative format, this book is sure to keep readers hungry for more exciting real-life tales.
Info
ISBN: 9781627245241
Published Date: January 1, 2015
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Language: English
Page Count: 32
Size: 10.25" l x 8.25" w x 0.38" h
Age Classification: Ages 6 to 8
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Kids