43 min listen
WHISKEY Ep. 2 | Virginia City: “The Big Bonanza”
WHISKEY Ep. 2 | Virginia City: “The Big Bonanza”
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Dec 16, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The early discoveries of gold and silver near Virginia City, Nevada were big, but the second boom was legendary. The Comstock Lode produced more valuable ore in its heyday than any other place on Earth. Hear stories of the four “Bonanza Kings” who became some of the richest men in the world, and more tales of the unique saloon culture in the hottest boomtown in America.
In collaboration with the Whiskey Lore podcast from Travel Fuels Life.
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In collaboration with the Whiskey Lore podcast from Travel Fuels Life.
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For more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We’re @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Released:
Dec 16, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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