The Comstock Club - Softcover

Goodwin, C. C.

 
9781417961153: The Comstock Club

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The Comstock Club is a novel written by C. C. Goodwin. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around a group of wealthy men who form a club in Virginia City, Nevada during the height of the silver mining boom. The club is named after the Comstock Lode, a major silver deposit that was discovered in the area.The main character, John Stetson, is a young man who is invited to join the club by his wealthy uncle. Stetson is initially hesitant to join the club, but he eventually becomes a member and becomes involved in the club's activities.The novel explores the themes of wealth, power, and corruption, as the members of the Comstock Club use their influence to manipulate the local economy and political system. Stetson becomes disillusioned with the club and its members as he learns more about their unethical practices.Overall, The Comstock Club is a gripping tale of greed and corruption in the American West, and a fascinating look at the social dynamics of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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