The Silver State: Nevada's Heritage Reinterpreted

I'm a student at the University of Reno, Nevada and Hulse's book was assigned at the com. college in Reno for History 217. In any case, Hulse is an emeritus professor at UNR who once taught History. I read this book with little expectations. I'm a Reno resident though born in raised in Palm Desert, Ca, yet I was blown away at the recognizable names placed throughout Nevada, its universities, and towns that placed the connection and influence of the frontier attitudes that shaped the State of Nevada. It's an excellent book and Hulse has left me with the need to acquire a more in depth knowledge about these towns, characters, and author. This book is a must read! Feel free to contact [email protected] if you're a fan, a friend, or UNR student. :)

Comprehensive and fluent also for not american readers (I'm Italian).

This book is a historical account that is an easy read and provides a full accounting of Nevada's history from the time when American Indian tribes dominated the territory until today. While most people think mostly about Las Vegas when considering Nevada, up until recently most of the human action is the state took place in other locations. James Hulse does a beautiful job in compiling and presenting the influence of mining, railrods, farming & grazing, immigration, water rights, military matters, and politics in all reigons of the state. If you are interested in a thorough accounting of the history of the state of Nevada, this book is a top choice.