Fort Churchill: Nevada's Military Outpost of the 1860's, by Stanley W. Paher

In the 1860s soldiers protected westbound emigrants and isolated settlements from Indian raids, and assisted Nevada's governors with prison breaks, miners' strikes, and even a lynching. This well illustrated military history is filled with local color of Nevada's territorial days.

NEVADA TOWNS AND TALES, by Stanley W. Paher

Volume 1 of 2 vols., 224 pp. , 8-1/2 x 11. Chapters focus on economic, social and geographic factors. Other major sections discuss state emblems, gambling, politics, mining, business, and casino entertainment. There is much material on ghost towns, prospecting, legends, early day women, ranching, native animals, industries, banking and commerce, railroads, atomic testing, transportation, etc. Indexed. Color cover. Vol. 1, North

NEVADA TOWNS AND TALES, by Stanley W. Paher

Vol. 2 Chapters focus on economic, social and geographic factors. Other major sections discuss state emblems, gambling, politics, mining, business, and casino entertainment. There is much material on ghost towns, prospecting, legends, early day women, ranching, native animals, industries, banking and commerce, railroads, atomic testing, transportation, etc. Indexed. Color cover. Vol. 2, South, 224 pp., 8-1/2 x 11.

GOLDFIELD: BOOM TOWN OF NEVADA, by Stanley W. Paher.

17 pp., 9 x 12. Nevada’s greatest gold stampede, Goldfield, prospered from 1903 until 1918. Photographs show the crowds, the businesses, and the ore. A map indicates nearby points of interest.

LAS VEGAS, AS IT BEGAN, AS IT GREW, by Stanley W. Paher

Large 9 x 12 format, 181 pp., 210 duotone illus., maps, index. In the 19th century, Las Vegas was first a Spanish Trail waterhole, then a religious mission, and also a ranch. Las Vegas emerged in 1905 as a railroad town, then developed into a gambling center during distinct boom periods. The reader is led every step along these transitions in both the text and a careful selection of photos. Hard cover with color jacket.
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The Story of the Hoover Dam

144, pp., 9 x 12, illus. The book’s 23 sections offer a progressive history of the undertaking from its genesis in Congress in the ’20s to its dedication in 1935. In between was costly preliminary work and important political developments. The text, augmented by about 200 photos, tells about the engineers, the surveyors, and the army of risk-taking laborers who enacted the perilous work. Cloth.
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NEVADA POST OFFICES, AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY, by James Gamett and Stanley W. Paher

160 pp., 7 x 10, illus. About 760 Nevada towns once had post offices and here is a detailed list. There are chapters on the Pony Express, Wells-Fargo, and how to collect postal materials, Numerous postal-related illustrations greatly enhance the usefulness of this research tool. Printed on high quality paper. Hard bound with color dust jacket.

VIRGINIA CITY, SILVER REGION OF THE COMSTOCK LODE, by Douglas McDonald.

128 pp. Large 9 x 12 format, 75 illus., index. The discovery and development of the West’s largest silver lode is recounted in extensive text and both line drawings and photographs. There are essays on familiar Comstock figures such as the Big Four, Adolph Sutro and the discoverers, and also information on stock manipulations, the unions, and various institutions. Camels, the V&T Railroad, Mark Twain, law and order, square-set mine timbering, are all featured. Old and new maps help tell the story.

THE HISTORY OF THE COMSTOCK LODE, by Grant H. Smith

325 pp., illus., index. In addtion to invaluable mining information which updates Virginia City through the mid-20th century, this book includes the personal histories of the Comstock’s colorful men — “Old Virginny,” John Mackay, Mark Twain, Dan De Quille, Charles Shinn, and others.

THE ROAR AND THE SILENCE, by Ronald James

355 pp., illus., index. This book chronicles the area’s history from the time of earliest discoveries into the 20th century when Virginia City became a tourist destination.

MARK TWAIN IN VIRGINIA CITY, by Mark Twain

192 pp. Twain portrays the life in Virginia City: mining litigation, horse breaking, fighting a tarantula, a funeral, and the “Washoe zephyr” winds. He mined for silver, labored in a silver mill and was a reporter for Virginia City’s Territorial Enterprise. Includes drawings and cartoons. Cloth
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MY MEMORIES OF THE COMSTOCK by Harry M. Gorham

208 pp. Author lived in Virginia City, 1877-1903, reminiscing about various people. His writing provides a contrast with earlier written Comstock books which describe the glories of 1859-1878.

THE BIG BONANZA, by Dan DeQuille (William Wright)

433 pp., illus., with intro. by Oscar Lewis. Indexed. Subtitled “An authentic account of the discovery, history, and working of the Comstock Lode,” The Big Bonanza covers every phase of the epic rise of Virginia City, especially the special technology required to work the deep silver mines. Color cover.

VIRGINIA CITY’S INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, by Richard C. Datin

49 pp., illus. Elegance on C Street recreates the history, the people, and the splendor of Virginia City. The hotel typified it all: kings, financiers, president U.S. Grant, and queens of the footlights.

SKETCHES OF VIRGINIA CITY, N.T., by J Ross Browne

48 pages, illus. In 1860, agent J. Ross Browne visited the newly discovered Comstock and commented extensively on the miners and their madness over minerals, the Chinese, the Indians, stagecoach drivers, proprietors, barroom brawlers, etc. Charming, humorous cartoons of these appear throughout the book, originally entitled A Peep at Washoe.

MY ADVENTURES WITH YOUR MONEY, by George Graham Rice

334 pp., 110 illus. Here are the memoirs of get-rich-quick financing of central Nevada and Death Valley mines, with interesting anecdotal material. Author capitalized the stocks of Goldfield, Greenwater and Rawhide mines, listed them on national exchanges, and reaped profits until convicted of mail fraud in 1911.

GOLD IN THEM HILLS, by C.B. Glasscock

330 pp., illus., map. Author saw the reversals of fortune, had a part in the frenzies, experienced the hardships. He tells the development of early Tonopah and Goldfield’s freighting, highgrading, big mines, society, and the fast-talking promoters of Greenwater and Rawhide. Color cover.

THE CALIFORNIA STAR

212 oversized pp. In this faithful reproduction of the San Francisco weekly paper of 1847 are fifteen descriptive references to the Donner Party and other northern California pre-state happenings, such as port activity in San Francisco, ranch life, development of transportation, etc. Prime source material. Hardback.

DEVILS WILL REIGN , by Sally Vanjani

222 pp., illus, index. Here is a record of Gold Canyon, significant because at its northern end the great silver discovery was made at Virginia City in 1859. The author describes the fluctuations of population and general activity in Gold Canyon throughout the decade of 1850. Includes new information about Johntown and the pioneer Grosh brothers. Since the community of Dayton (two miles away from the southern end of Gold Canyon) has misappropriated the history of Gold Canyon as its own, the author’s findings of discontinuity of placer mining, social and political activity renders moot Dayton’s claim of Nevada’s oldest settlement. (Cloth)
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THE GLORY DAYS IN GOLDFIELD, NEVADA, by Sally Vanjani

144 pp., illus. Along with photographs, the author weaves text on the rush to Goldfield and subsequent developments from 1903-1910.

GHOST DANCE WINTER AND OTHER TALES OF THE FRONTIER by Sally Zanjani

One of Nevada's premiere historians, Sally Zanjani, is also a superb storyteller who mines the rich lode of the Silver State's fascinating past for nuggets of truth about the human condition. From miners to ranchers, gold diggers to desperadoes, bankers to mirages - she tells about some of the characters and phenomena that makes Nevada unique, even in the West. Native American, Germans, Yankewes, Slavs-all the cultural panoply is there as well. This collection of articles and storeis showcases Sally Zanjani's genuine talent and provides rare insights into the history of Nevada. NF, PB, 185pgs

HISTORY OF NEVADA, 1888, by H.H. Bancroft

332 pp., 6 x 9. This is a reprint of the 1888 history of the early explorers through Nevada from the beginning of statehood in 1864 to the date of publication. Large chapters discuss the Comstock Lode and other mining regions, state government, Indian wars, transportation, agriculture, politics, etc. Cloth.

TREASURE HILL, Portrait of a Silver Mining Camp, by Turrentine Jackson

254 pp., index, maps, biblio. Very rich silver ore discovered in eastern Nevada, led a furious mining rush to the White Pine district of east-central Nevada. Here is its complete story, including information about British investors, prospectors and merchants who were drawn to the area.

NEVADA PLACE NAMES, A Geographic Dictionary, by Helen Carlson

276 pp., biblio. Here is a collection of hundreds of entries which describe how Nevada cities, mountains, valleys, lakes, rivers, counties, and other features got their names.

GEOLOGY OF THE GREAT BASIN, by Bill Fiero

197 pp., illus., index. The state of Nevada encompasses most of the Great Basin and the author provides an illustrated, succinct interpretation of its geology and history. New 2010 edition

HISTORY OF NEVADA, 1913, by Sam P. Davis

2 vols., 1344 pp., 60 illus. Originally issued in 1913, this landmark history is a compilation of special treatises on Nevada geography, Indians, territorial life, law and crime, mining history, politics, journalism, education, religion, transportation, business and finance, agriculture, divorce, the military, reclamation, and biographies of prominent early 20th century Nevadans. The index has 6,000 subject entries. Charcoal cloth slipcase.

TOURING NEVADA, A Historic and Scenic Guide, by Mary Ellen and Al Glass

253 pp., illus., index. Here are 34 one-day tours throughout seven geographic regions defined by the authors. Geared for the passenger vehicle, not 4-wheelers.

HISTORY OF NEVADA, 1881 (THOMPSON & WEST). Myron Angel

900 pp., illus., tables. Here is the granddaddy of all Nevada histories, with 55 chapters on Nevada settlement, politics, mining, Indians and hostilities, education, law, etc. Reprint edition, clothbound with jacket. Retail only.
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SQUAW TOM SPEAKS, Stories from Old Nevada, by Tom Sanders, David W. Toll

169 pp., illus. This collection of stories is told by who as a youth ran away from home as a boy and was taken in by an Indian couple. His life with the Indians and as a working man are reflected in these tales of a time gone by. Each story conveys glimpses of a time and place seldom written about, in a voice almost never heard.

RAILROADS OF NEVADA AND EASTERN CALIFORNIA, by David F. Myrick

Vol. I: North, 472 pp. ïllus.,(includes index). Here is a comprehensive record of 80 railroads and a faithful regional history, with 660 old photos of transportaion, towns, and mines, with 120 maps. Principal mines and mills and their production are detailed, along with the personalities who inspired them. An accurate, reliable guide for explorers of railroad routes of yesteryear contribute to the usefulness of this two-volume compendium. $75.00 each.

Railroads of Nevada and Eastern California, Vol III

The author rounds out the story of trains, boats, tramways, projected lines and street car lines, with updates of the first two volumes with supplemental photos and related historical material.

Beatty Frontier Oasis by Robert D. McCracken

Beatty survive the gold bust. It's salubrious climate, ample water, fortuitous location and friendly citizens assure it will be there for a long time.

BEFORE THE NUKES - The Remarkable History of the Area of the Nevada Test Site

Hidden in the vast openness of the Nevada Test Site is a rich history, a history of indomitable natives and pioneering men and women. Go back to the beginning, 10,000 years ago, where occupation of this inhospitable area was "a tribute to man's ability to adapt to any environment."

50 YEARS IN DEATH VALLEY: Memoirs of a Borax Man: by Harrison Preston Gower

Harry Gower who spent 50 years working for Pacific Coast Borax Company in Death Valley. This book contains his insightful knowledge of this unique area of California.

GEORGE WINGFIELD: OWNER AND OPERATOR OF NEVADA by, C. Elizabeth Raymond

George Wingfield was a major figure in Nevada history in the early decades of the twentieth century, and his legacy is felt throughout the state even today. A political and economic titan, he made a fortune in the gold fields of central Nevada and promptly bought a chain of banks and several hotels. Wingfield was a Republican party leader who was also influential among Democrats. His power was legendary and prevailing, as demonstrated by the nearly universal belief that he ran a bipartisan political machine. For a number of years Wingfield was described, without exaggeration, as the owner and operator of the state of Nevada.

GOLD AND SILVER COLOSSUS: William Morris Stewart and His Southern Bride by Ruth Hermann.

A biography of Nevada's first U.S.Senator and even more, a study of the development of the two Western states of Nevada and California. Stewart, a miner and mining attorney, was also strongly influenced by his wife's antebellum family: the house he built for his bride in Nevada City, California, in 1855-56 (still known as the Stewart mansion) was a replica of her family's Mississippi plantation house. Chronicles the history of the Gold Rush country of California through the heyday of Nevada's Comstock Lode and into the early years of the 20th century; illustrated with numerous vintage photographs Includes an appendix with a detailed genealogy of Annie Elizabeth Foote and her Southern family. Notes, Bibliography, Index. 430 pp

JACK LONGSTREET, Last of the Desert Frontiersmen; by Sally Springmeyer Zanjani

If you like the Old West this book delivers. If there was a real life John Wayne, Jack Longstreet would be the one. Only perhaps a little darker. Nothing much was known about him before he moved to Nevada in the 1870's, but he racked up many wild stories during his time in the central Nevada desert. Claim jumping, cattle rustling, horse racing, bar keeping are all samples of what he was involved in. He spoke Paiute and was a defender of the local native Americans. He outlived all his enemies and died in 1928 at the age of 94.

LETTERS FROM THE NEVADA FRONTIER: Correspondence of Tasker L. Oddie, 1898-1902 by Tasker L. Oddie, Edited by William A. Douglass, Robert A. Nylen

In 1898, Tasker L. Oddie, a twenty-seven-year-old New Jersey attorney and business executive, moved to Austin, Nevada, to serve as secretary of a company with mining and other interests in central Nevada. Over the next four years, he wrote frequent letters to his mother recounting the rigors of life on the Nevada frontier and the people he met there—miners, ranchers, Native Americans, and the townspeople of tiny, remote Austin and other isolated backcountry settlements. Nevada at the end of the nineteenth century was in economic decline, its known deposits of precious minerals nearly exhausted, its population drifting away to other possibilities. Soon Oddie was also striking out on his own in search of valuable mining prospects, eventually finding his fortune in the spectacular silver deposits of Tonopah, which were discovered in 1900. Oddie’s letters are full of vivid details, the lively accounts of a young man eager to experience life and make his fortune, observant and humorous, intelligent and endlessly curious.