Miss Devereux of the Mariquita is a novel by Richard Henry Savage that tells the story of the Bonanza days in Nevada. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Miss Devereux, who inherits a silver mine in Nevada. Miss Devereux is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her mine a success despite the challenges she faces. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including...