Nelly's Silver Mine

Nelly's Silver Mine: A Story of Colorado Life, written by Helen Hunt Jackson and first published in 1910, is a novel that explores the life of a young girl named Nelly, who lives in the Colorado mining town of Rosita. Nelly's father is a miner who has been searching for silver for years, but has yet to strike it rich. Despite the hardships of living in a rough and tumble mining town, Nelly is a happy and spirited girl who loves the rugged beauty of the Colorado mountains.When Nelly's father disappears while on a prospecting trip, Nelly is forced to take on the responsibilities of running the family's small farm. She is determined to find her father and sets out on a dangerous journey into the mountains. Along the way, Nelly meets a group of Native Americans who help her in her quest, and she also discovers a rich vein of silver in her father's mine.As Nelly becomes more involved in the mining industry, she begins to see the darker side of the business, including the exploitation of workers and the destruction of the natural environment. She becomes an advocate for the rights of miners and works to improve their working conditions. Meanwhile, Nelly's father returns to Rosita, having finally struck it rich, and the family's fortunes are transformed.Nelly's Silver Mine is a story of adventure, perseverance, and social justice. It explores the complexities of life in the American West during the late 19th century, and the challenges faced by those who sought to make a living in the mining industry. It also celebrates the beauty of the Colorado landscape and the resilience of the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.