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Publisher
Stephens Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"This is the story of Nevada, told on its 150th birthday. More than seventy Nevada writers have contributed their words to capture the state's rich history, diverse culture, and amazing places. Their words are complemented by hundreds of photographs depicting Nevada's gritty past, desert vistas, and urban splendor."--Book jacket.
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Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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"A Great Basin Mosaic looks beyond the popular Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Las Vegas regions of Nevada and reflects on the cultures of smaller towns. Oftentimes these other 'Nevadas' become short-changed by academic historians at the state level, resulting in adisconnect between the cultures that actually exist within these Nevada communities and the public's perception of them. This text remedies such neglect by adding to the research and writings about...
14) Nevada magazine
Publisher
State of Nevada, Commission of Tourism
Pub. Date
1977
Language
English
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Author
Publisher
Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada
Pub. Date
[1976]
Language
English
Description
"Washo tribal history, including ancient Washo culture and the impact of white civilization on that way of life, is related in this book, which is one in a series of four histories of native Nevadans who once occupied the Great Basin area, and is based on interviews with knowledgeable tribal members and research in numerous archives. The first two chapters describe the three major geographical groups of the original Washo Tribe and discuss the common...
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