The American West is littered with sites of former boomtowns, sometimes referred to as "ghost towns." In this work of creative nonfiction, three cities in Arizona are examined: Bisbee, Jerome and Tombstone. While some may classify these cities as "ghost towns," the definition of the term and its application are hotly contested. Through visits to these towns and interviews with residents and visitors, a complex kaleidoscope of identity, memory, nostalgia, and narrative is revealed in how these towns are presented and received.
The American West is littered with sites of former boomtowns, sometimes referred to as "ghost towns." In this work of creative nonfiction, three citie...
