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History
See Also: Howard Hughes - 4 titles
The Nevada Adventure: A History (used hc) By James W. Hulse.
1965 (1972), University of Nevada, 324pp, B+W photos.
(Near Fine, no DJ.)
Human experience in Nevada, from the ancient inhabitants to atomic testing.
(5/4/99)
$10.00
book1.5
The Nevada Adventure: A History (used trpb) By James W. Hulse.
1981, University of Nevada Press, 324pp, 9x6". Fifth edition. B+W illustrations throughout.The definitive history of Nevada.
(Fair. Reading copy. Water damaged but complete, readable and securely bound.)
(7/27/99)
$5.00
book2
Nevada Government and Politics (used trpb) By Albert Cameron Johns.
1971, Kendall/Hunt, 258pp, B+W illustrations.
(G+. Some hilighting.)
A political history of Nevada by a professor at Univerity of Nevada, Reno.
(5/13/99)
$10.00
book1
Nevada: The Silver State (used trpb) By Adam R. Collins.
1989, Adam R. Collins, 91pp, 11x8.5", Rich color photography throughout.
(Fine)
A large-format color photo book promoting the state.
50% photos/50% text.
Text is mainly concerned with the history of the state.
Most photos are full-page and focus mainly on
scenic natural areas. Sponsored by the American
Federal Savings Bank, apparently for promotional purposes.
(6/23/99)
$6.00
book1
The Nevada Constitution: Origin and Growth (used trpb) By Eleanore Bushnell.
1965, University of Nevada Press, 181pp, 9x6", Paper covers.
(Near fine. Faint blemish on front cover where a price label was removed, else Fine. First edition.)
"Nevada studies in History and Political Science, No. 8"
A scholarly history of the Nevada Constitution, as well
as its text.
The author is the Chairman of the Dept. fo Political
Science, University of Nevada, Reno.
(7/10/99)
$8.00
book1
Battle Born: Federal-State Conflict in Nevada During the Twentieth Century (used trpb) By A. Costandina Titus (editor).
1989, Kendall/Hunt Publishing, 205pp, 9x7". Pub. at $17.95.
(VG. Some yellow highlighting. 1st ed.)
Collection of scholarly articles on Nevada's recent history.
Edited by a Univ. of Nevada professor who became a state
senator.
(7/12/99)
$7.50
book1.5
Las Vegas Compass Guide
$18.95
1book
California-Nevada Ghost Town Atlas
$4.00
light
Adventures on and off Interstate 80 (used trpb) By Eleanor Huggins
and John Olmsted.
1985, Tioga Publishing, 254pp.
(Fine)
Covers the portion of interstate 80 in California and Nevada.
"This book -- far more comprehensive and illuminating than the conventional
fragmentary, mileage-keyed guidebook -- offers invaluable ways to experience our
geologic and historic past, our rich present and our promising future."
(5/5/99)
$15.00
book1
Nevada Off the Beaten path: A Guide to Unique Places (new trpb) By Mary Buckingham Maturi
and Richard J. Maturi.
1997, Globe Pequot, 159pp.
"From the Jarbridge Wilderness in the east to Lake Tahoe in the west,
from the inspiring Valley of Fire and Cathedral Gorge in the southeast
to the trecherous Black Rock Desert in the northwest, Nevada contains
topography as diverse and stunning as you'll find in the this country."
(5/4/99)
$10.95
book1
Lake Tahoe: A Photo Essay of the Lake Tahoe Region (used trpb) By Larry Prosor.
1988, Fine Line Productions, 141pp, 12x9", Large-format color photo book, averaging one photo per page.
(Near fine. Cover rubbed from normal handling, but interior is pristine.)
A photologue for the Lake Tahoe region of Nevada and
California, focussing on nature and scenic beauty.
(6/28/99)
$15.00
book2
See Also: Area 51
1998 Las Vegas Video Postcard (new video) By Unstated.
1998, The Idea Factory. Pub. at $9.95. A 46-minute video tour of Las Vegas, sold at local gift shops, designed to be sent instead of a postcard. Space on back for address, postage and message. All major attractions covered (circa 1998). An inexpensive video introduction to Las .
Includes
Star Trek Experience;
New York New York Hotel;
4 roller coasters;
Strip Volcanos;
Rio Masquerade show;
helicopter view of Strip;
Forum shops at Caesars;
Stratosphere tower and rides;
Seigfried & Roy;
Implosion of 3 hotels;
Legends in Concert;
Imperial Palace Auto Museum;
MGM Theme Park;
Red Rock Canyon, etc.
(7/27/99)
$5.00
std
Las Vegas Ride Guide: The Fat Tire Feast (bicycle trail guide) (used booklet) By Lamont Singley.
1993, Desert Quest Press, 76pp, 8.5x5.5". Privately published booklet of about 30 bike rides in the Las Vegas area, both on- and off-road. Each ride includes map and description.
(VG)
(7/17/99)
$10.00
std
Las Vegas Guide: Your Passport to Great Travel (used trpb) By Ed Kranmar
and Avery Cardoza.
1996, Open Road Publishing, 234pp, list $12.95.
(Fine. Unread. Current Edition.)
"We not only show you the unexplored Las Vegas -- the world beyond the casinos --
but the secrets within.
Gambling expert Avery Cardoza shows you how to win!"
(5/23/99)
$6.00
book1
Las Vegas Golf: Official Course Directory for Southern Nevada, 1998 (used magazine) By Vegas Golfer
and Brian Hurlburt.
1998, Vegas Golfer, 47pp, 11x8.5". Color photography and illustrations on every page. Maps and description of golf courses in Las Vegas area.
(Fine.)
(7/18/99)
$4.00
std
