Faithin Omaha eBook Collection

Download or read book Uncovering Nevada's Past written by John B. Reid and published by Shepperson Nevada History. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.