Bowers Mansion: The Legacy of a Comstock Family

Few estates born from the discovery of the Comstock Lode still survive. Among the grandest, Bowers Mansion, dates to the height of the Civil War. The property has a tragic history shrouded in legend, laid bare within these pages: from the mansion's construction; to Eilley Bowers's fight to maintain the property after her husband's death, running it as a resort and telling fortunes; to the mansion's restoration in the sixties with aid of a handful of determined women. Bowers Mansion: The Legacy of a Comstock Family is a tale of wealth and poverty, of decay and revival, offering up a powerful story from Nevada's history for readers of all kinds to enjoy.

Author: Tamera J. Buzick,Ronald M. James,Michael A. Bedeau
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
Published: 03/24/2026
Series: Shepperson Nevada History
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781647792237