Nelly's Silver Mine : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165488728 : 1165488728 : 10 Sep 2010 : Nelly's Silver Mine: A Story of Colorado Life, written by Helen Hunt Jackson and first published in 1910, is a novel that explores the life of a young girl named Nelly, who lives in the Colorado mining town of Rosita. Nelly's father is a miner who has been searching for silver for years, but has yet to strike it rich. Despite the hardships of living in a rough and tumble mining town, Nelly is a happy and spirited girl who loves the rugged beauty of the Colorado mountains.When Nelly's father disappears while on a prospecting trip, Nelly is forced to take on the responsibilities of running the family's small farm. She is determined to find her father and sets out on a dangerous journey into the mountains. Along the way, Nelly meets a group of Native Americans who help her in her quest, and she also discovers a rich vein of silver in her father's mine.As Nelly becomes more involved in the mining indust