Download or read book Basins of Silver written by Eric Twitty and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The story of one of Colorado's most famous mining districts, which lies within eyesight of Silverton, Colorado. It was the scene of the first mining rush to the San Juans, and included the first hardrock mines and ore treatment mill in the San Juans." -- book jacket.