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We are gathering an index of Nevada books, written by Nevadan's as a resource and reference for our customers. The index is organized into categories for easier navigation. Use the links on the left to browse the catagory you are interested in. We will be adding pictures and other information as the project progesses.

Dempsey in Nevada
by Guy Clifton

A new book by writer Guy Clifton, Dempsey In Nevada ($24.95, Baobab Books and Jack Bacon & Co.), is an untold chapter in Nevada’s history and an untold story in the life of one of the great sports figures of the 20th Century.

Dempsey helped usher in the era referred to as “The Golden Age of Sport.” Along with baseball’s Babe Ruth, football’s Red Grange, golf’s Bobby Jones and tennis’ Bill Tilden, Dempsey was a giant of the era and made more money in a single fight than all the others combined. Babe Ruth’s largest salary with the Yankees was $85,000. Dempsey made $717,000 for his first fight with Gene Tunney. He lost his fortune in the stock market crash of 1929 and set about reclaiming it with Reno as his base in the early 1930s, first as a fight promoter and then, once again, as a fighter as he set out to reclaim the heavyweight championship.
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Historic Buildings and Houses of Reno, Nevada
by Holly Walton-Buchanan

This guide highlights the architectural and historical significance of more than sixty important homes, ranch houses, and buildings in Reno. Enhanced with both historical and contemporary photographs, the book includes maps, a glossary of architectural terms with local examples, and a list of architectural styles found in Reno.

THE AUTHOR
A native of Reno, Holly Walton-Buchanan taught in Washoe County schools for many years and was also with the Nevada Department of Education. Her first book was a history of the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Reno (2004). Her interest and involvement in Reno history and its historic architecture led her to write this book.