Bonanza times photos of the Comstock Lode by Carlton Watkins
I just discovered this excellent collection of Comstock Lode photographs shot by legendary landscape photographer Carlton Watkins in 1878. Watkins is most famou...
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Posts related to my book THE BONANZA KING
Living Philosophy Podcast—my conversation with Dr. Todd Mei
Thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Todd Mei for his “Living Philosophy” podcast. He got me talking about history, writing, adventure, and t...
Spears Magazine review of THE BONANZA KING
Chris Silvester reviewed The Bonanza King for Spear’s Magazine on July 15, 2019. “Few people will have heard of John Mackay, and yet his story is every bi...
Palisade Radio interviews me about THE BONANZA KING
My video interview with with Kerem Mermutlu of Palisade Radio about John Mackay and THE BONANZA KING.
Gold Rush drawings and photos
The discovery of gold in California touched off a madness that raged worldwide. Although the “yellow fever” didn’t impel John Mackay, hero of ...
Scenes from New York City’s Five Points slum
Here are scenes of the Five Points neighborhood where John Mackay grew up. Clicking on the images enlarges them for more detailed examination. First, a drawing ...
National Geographic article about Gold Rush Era ships buried below modern San Francisco
San Francisco as it was when John Mackay arrived in 1851. “New Map Reveals Ships Buried Below San Francisco” by Greg Miller for National Geographic,...
The Nevada Appeal reviews THE BONANZA KING
In “‘The Bonanza King’ captures Mackay,” John Barrette reviewed THE BONANZA KING for the Nevada Appeal, July 31, 2018.
THE BONANZA KING in the Washington Post
Here’s “Why we need government to safeguard against the new robber barons,” my perspective piece for the Washington Post’s “Made b...