Little Known Tales in Nevada History
Little Known Tales in Nevada History

Author: Alton Pryor

Publisher: Stagecoach Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9780974755106

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The reader should not be conned into thinking Nevada is only desert and casinos. Nevada gained its statehood because of its incredible wealth in gold and silver mines. Many mining towns in Nevada are now ghost towns but interesting pieces of Nevada's history and well worth a visit. The state's geology dates back to the Stone Age and its tales of train robberies, lynchings and Indian battles are all explored here in this book.

Nevada Yesterdays
Nevada Yesterdays

Author: Frank Wright

Publisher: Stephens Press, LLC

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9781932173277

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For 18 years, Las Vegans have enjoyed small helpings of their own rich history, served up by public radio station KNPR. Hearing well-told tales of characters with names like "Whiskey Pete," and the comic-opera romance between a famous female evangelist and a boyfriend called "Whataman," many a listener has wished for a transcript. This book fulfills that wish, presenting more than 100 selected mostly by the program's original author, historian Frank Wright. Wright mined the pits and pockets of local lore for nuggets little-known to the public, misunderstood by most, or merely enough fun to be worth telling once more.

Tales of Nevada
Tales of Nevada

Author: Norm Nielson

Publisher: Tales of Nevada Publications

Published: 1989-01-01

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9780962502002

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Nevada Myths and Legends
Nevada Myths and Legends

Author: Richard Moreno

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-09-01

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1493039830

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From the mystery of a U.S. Senator's death (was he kept on ice until after the election?) to a haunting of the Governor's mansion, this selection of fourteen stories from Nevada's past explores some of the Silver State's most compelling mysteries and debunks some of its most famous myths.

Uncovering Nevada's Past
Uncovering Nevada's Past

Author: John B. Reid

Publisher: Shepperson Nevada History

Published: 2004-04

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13:

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In the words of literary luminaries, newspaper articles, public documents, personal letters, political speeches and personal accounts this is an attempt to define Nevada's colorful and complex development. It describes life in a mining boomtown, racial segregation in Las Vegas, political careers and atomic testing whilst through photographs we are shown significant Nevada architecture, the masterpieces of renowned Paiute basketmaker Dat-so-la-lee and tree carvings by sheepherders. The collection ranges from the earliest descriptions of the region to the current debate on Yucca Mountain.

Mysteries and Legends of Nevada
Mysteries and Legends of Nevada

Author: Richard Moreno

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2010-01-06

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1461747279

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From the mystery of a U.S. Senator’s death (was he kept on ice until after the election?) to a haunting of the Governor’s mansion, this selection of fourteen stories from Nevada’s past explores some of the Silver State’s most compelling mysteries and debunks some of its most famous myths.