| Las Vegas:: The Fabulous First Century Contributor(s): Ainlay Jr, Thomas Taj (Author), Dixon Gabaldon, Judy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738524166 ISBN-13: 9780738524160 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2003 Annotation: Primary Coverage Area: Las Vegas area, N. Las Vegas, Henderson |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) |
| Dewey: 979.313 |
| LCCN: 2002117433 |
| Series: Making of America |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.84" W x 9.76" (0.89 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Nevada - Locality - Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Whether known as "The Entertainment Capital of the World" or Sin City, Glitter Gulch or even "Lost Wages" Nevada, the dazzling city of Las Vegas has undergone incredible transformation-from ancient watering hole to Mormon fort, from whistle stop to mob-run profit center-to become the fastest-growing urban community in the nation. Home to nearly 1.5 million residents, a melting pot of races and cultures, this great metropolis boasts a thrilling history of vices and virtues but, above all, a steadfast and uncompromising spirit. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ainlay Jr, Thomas "taj": - In this entertaining and insightful narrative, authors Thomas "Taj" Ainlay Jr. and Judy Dixon Gabaldon trace the growth of this fascinating city from its Native American past up to the preparations for its centennial anniversary. Illustrated with striking photographs of important people, places, and events, this new volume is a fitting testament to 100 unparalleled years of change in "The Most Exciting City on Earth." |