The Northern Nevada region known as the Comstock encapsulated the true pioneer spirit of the rugged Old West. A source of tremendous wealth thanks to rich deposits of gold and silver, the Comstock boomed in the mid-1800s and spurred thriving communities, bountiful railroads and a hearty breed of pioneers who called the Comstock their home.Now, award-winning Nevada author Dennis Cassinelli brings to life the varied and colorful stories of the past with his podcast, Chronicles of the Comstock: The Series.