Harry N. Abrams, Date: 2003-05-01. Hardcover. Used:Good. 2003. Harry N. Abrams ISBN 0810945088 9780810945081 [US]

ISBN10: 0810945088, ISBN13: 9780810945081, [publisher: Harry N. Abrams May 2003] Hardcover Droves of treasure hunters raided the deserts and crags of the American West in the mid-19th century hoping to make a fortune in gold, silver and copper. Of the thousands of mining towns that sprang up, most have disappeared, but a scant few remain as spooky reminders of dreams that failed. Each year, visitors from around the world journey to these ghost towns - some resembling Hollywood movie sets, complete with tumbleweeds, howling breezes and swing saloon doors; others no more than ruins accessibly only by four-wheel drive - to experience first-hand history frozen in time. Award-winning photographer Steinhilber sought out phantom towns throughout the West. He probed into the mysteries of deserted places, and shooting at dusk, using long exposures and a powerful headlamp, he created an eerie ambiance of 19 of the most intriguing ghost towns, capturing their secrets for all to see. 80 photos. Great copy
[Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2003]