Description: History of Las Vegas by Captivating History Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description A fantasy playground in an unforgiving desert. A town that refused to fail. A gambling mecca that never closes. Las Vegas. Sin City. Publisher Description A fantasy playground in an unforgiving desert. A town that refused to fail. A gambling mecca that never closes. Las Vegas. Sin City.Situated in a barren desert landscape, Las Vegas exists for one reason-water. Popular as a waystation for travelers, the Las Vegas Valley attracted the attention of railroad visionaries at the end of the 19th century. After purchasing land from a local widow, the developers laid out a town in 1905. Vegas hasnt slowed down since.Building on one opportunity after another, the citizens of that railroad town refused to entertain the notion that they could fail. Buoyed by the building of Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam) during the Great Depression, Vegas played a major role in World War II. But the war years also put Las Vegas on the radar of organized crime as a wide-open town ripe for casinos that hid extensive money-laundering operations. Now a place for both families and high rollers, Las Vegas has no mercy when it comes to re-invention. In Sin City, the old constantly makes way for the new-and theres always something new on the horizon.This captivating guide tells the story of Las Vegas from prehistory to the empire building of developers. In these pages, youll read about local legends and gain insight into the heart of a city created for practical reasons but built on outrageous whimsy and the guts to carve its own way to greatness.In this book, you will learn about the following: The prehistory of a valley once filled with marshy land and flowing rivers.The role pioneers, including Mormon missionaries, played in the development of the town.The adventures and influence of founding citizens like Charles "Pop" Squires and Helen J. Stewart.The significant role of Boulder Dam in insulating Vegas from the effects of the Great Depression.The effect of World War II in diversifying its population.The arrival of organized crime and the mobs role in inventing the modern casino industry.The part reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes played in driving the criminals out of town.The significance of Mormon money and political influence in reshaping the rules for casino ownership.The effect of atomic testing on the tourist industry.The advent of the megaresort.The tragedies that scarred the town.The entertainers who made Vegas their own.And so much more! Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to learn more about the history of Las Vegas! Details ISBN 1637167768 ISBN-13 9781637167762 Title History of Las Vegas Author Captivating History Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 110 Publisher Captivating History GE_Item_ID:141464300; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781637167762
Book Title: History of Las Vegas
Publisher: Vicelane
Subject: World
Educational Level: Adult & Further Education
Publication Year: 2023
Language: English
Publication Name: History of Las Vegas: a Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know about the Entertainment Capital of the World
Type: Textbook
Author: Captivating History
Subject Area: History
Format: Hardcover
