History of the Comstock Silver Field and Mines, Nevada and the Great Basin Region; Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras by Dan DeQuillet is a valuable historical sketch of an important silver field and mine in Nevada. The author examines in detail the development of the mining industry in this region, including the disclosure of many interesting facts and events related to silver mining. In addition, the book also addresses the history of Lake Tahoe and the High Sierras. The general imagery and supporting description of the power of this work provide the reader with an opportunity to better understand the importance of these regions in the development of the state.