The Batopilas story: 50 years in a Mexican silver mine
In the early 20th century, even reaching Batopilas, Chihuahua, was an adventure. Then there was its historic silver mine, writes John Pint of the remote town, which was located deep in the canyons of the Sierra Madre. The post The Batopilas story: 50 years in a Mexican silver mine appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Grant Shepherd, son of Alexander Robey Shepherd, penned his memoirs in 1938, titled "The Silver Magnet — 50 Years in a Mexican Silver Mine." Set around the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, this first-hand account provides valuable insight into life in a rich mine near a remote town. While not a scholarly work, the book offers numerous anecdotes and stories from Shepherd's 60 years living in this isolated part of Mexico.
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