The Mule Men: A History of Stock Packing in the Sierra Nevada
by Louise A Jackson
Description: This book takes us inside the history, adventure, hardships and joys peculiar to the mountain packing trade. It tells several stories of packers in Mineral King. Its 264 pages are filled with more than 60 historic photos, 4 maps, a glossary, notes, lists of historic pack stations, trails, and camps.
$15.00 includes shipping and handling charges.
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The Silver Rush at Mineral King, 1873-1882
by Samuel Thomas Porter
This is the most comprehensive work written of Mineral King's early history and the mining booms of 1873 and 1879. Long out of print, it has been re-published by the Mineral King Preservation Society in a hard-bound edition. Includes the Dec. 16, 1964 Preface by Robert H Bungay
$20 includes shipping and handling charges.
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Mineral King: The Story of Beulah
by Louise A Jackson
In paperback with a stunning new cover
29 new photos added
Includes updates and corrections in the text
New afterword
Price: $19.95 ($22.00 with shipping)
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Additional Mineral King merchandise available through the Mineral King District Association website:
Video: "Mineral King: The Heritage of Community"
Professional photograph: 10 x 12 of the interior of Empire Mine
Book: Mineral King Ladies Tea Cookbook
Book: A Short History of the Mineral King Road 1874-1879 by Linda Wallace
