Secure the Shadow: Lachlan McLean, Colorado Mining Photographer
by Smith, Duane A. & Wieler, Hank
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0918062098
- ISBN 13
- 9780918062093
- Seller
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About This Item
Golden, CO.: Colorado School of Mines Press, 1980. This classic text presents a detailed photographic history and pioneering photography techniques of the famed Scottish photographer Lachlan McLean, who immigrated to Colorado in 1872, and settled in the Idaho Springs, Georgetown, and Central City region of the Colorado Rockies, all of which were active mining districts. McLean was renown for his unique underground photography, as well as standard above ground pictures of mining camps, mines, and mining people. 82 pgs. 77 plates. Frontispiece photograph of McLean. Prior owner's nameplate pastedown on inside front cover. Tiny dent on top edge of boards. Dustjacket has some minor rubbing to the edges and shelfwear. Dustjacket in mylar. Scarce. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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- Bookseller
- GlobalAcademics
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- MI-16
- Title
- Secure the Shadow: Lachlan McLean, Colorado Mining Photographer
- Author
- Smith, Duane A. & Wieler, Hank
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0918062098
- ISBN 13
- 9780918062093
- Publisher
- Colorado School of Mines Press
- Place of Publication
- Golden, CO.
- Date Published
- 1980
- Keywords
- Geology, Miners, History, Americana, Engineering, Gold, Silver, Railroad, Mills, Ore, Tunnels, Tram, Lamartine, Georgetown, Clear Creek, Nevadaville, Idaho Springs, Freighters, Photos, Bald Mountain, Business, Manufacturing, Industry, Laborers, Rocky Moun
- Bookseller catalogs
- Photography; Mining;
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