Desert Fever
Introduction
Enticed by the allure of gold, Blue noted the fault zone that shimmered through the heat as he began walking up the gully, and remembered with rising interest what he had heard about...San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County is not only the largest county in California, but it is the largest in the United States. As a county it has been uniquely endowed with rich mineral deposits. ...Inyo County
Inyo County owes much of its development to a single incident that occurred in the winter of 1849-1850. Approximately one hundred impatient emigrants, drawn west as part of the great California gold rush, found themselves trying to escape Death Valley after ...Kern County
Kern County ranks first in overall gold production within the California Desert. The dollar figure has been estimated at over 46 million dollars, with almost half of that coming from just two gold mines: the ...By permission
San Bernardino Co. - Larry Vrendenburgh
Inyo & Kern Co. - Russ Harthill
Primarily, mines were uncovered and developed for gold, silver, borax, and other minerals.
The book also speaks about miners' lives, the vicissitudes experienced by the desert towns, and the impact of mining on economy and society.
It chronicles the real struggles and successes of mining in the very unforgiving desert environment. It is a rich source for historians and enthusiasts.
