Boomtowns of the West

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A gold rush or the arrival of a railroad could turn a sleepy village into a boomtown overnight! Authentic photographs feature the townspeople of Boomtowns of the West and the often difficult conditions in which they lived. Detailed illustrations help show:• how towns were built• what kinds of businesses sprang up• why entertainment halls were so popular • the role women played in boomtowns• the dangerous job of sheriff and how the North West Mounted Police helped stop lawlessness in the West• the railroad’s devastating impact on Native peoples Show more