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THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION OF NORTHERN EASTERN SIERRA GHOST TOWNS AND HISTORICAL SITES With stunning photography and rich historical detail, Shadow takes you to more than 70 ghost towns, mines, wagon trails, railways, and forgotten graves across the Sierra. The rain shadow once challenged pioneers, but now forms a protective shield for the remnants they left behind. Stories of pioneers, miners, and settlers who shaped its rugged past are all shadowed by the Sierra. Some tales are poignant, some quirky, others straight out of the Wild West-but all bring the Sierra's history to life. Features include: Over 70 sites organized by county Historical context from newspapers and firsthand accounts Maps to guide your exploration Step into the shadow of history-where every abandoned site still has a story to tell.

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Tami has explored Nevada and eastern Sierra ghost towns and mining camps for 25 years. Since 2020, she has actively shared her love of ghost towns through Nevada Ghost Towns & Beyond, Radio Goldfield, presentations at museums and historical societies, and publications, including Nevada Magazine. She is well known online as NVTami. Her specialties are the little-known ghost towns and long-forgotten stories of life in the Old West. Tami holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and sociology, as well as a Master of Social Work. She is a licensed therapist and taught courses about people, families, and communities at Western Nevada College. She presents to various historical societies and works with non-profit groups to preserve Nevada's historical resources. Raised in Idaho, she lives on the family's 4th-generation Carson Valley ranch.

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