Washoe County Library System

Contains a chronology of historical events from 1775 to 1977, a biographical directory of prominent citizens, and selected documents including the State constitution of 1864.

"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.

"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...