Trailblazing Towns: How Boomtowns Became Ghost Towns

An exploration of how boomtowns sprang up across the frontier and, just as quickly, faded into ghost towns. Chapters trace the rise and fall of mining camps, railroad towns, and cattle hubs.

Life on the frontier demanded self-reliance, resourcefulness, and community. This book honors the everyday experiences of the people who built new lives in a harsh landscape.