Chronicles of Old Las Vegas Exposing Sin City's High-Stakes History
, by Roman, JamesNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780984633418 | 0984633413
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 10/1/2011
Discover one of Americas most fascinating cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning Las Vegass 150-year history. James Roman takes readers on a tour through the glamorous and sometimes sordid history of Las Vegas, and explains how a railroad town transformed itself into "The Entertainment Capital of the World." Essays explore the major historic events from the founding of "Sin City" to the building of the Hoover Dam and the rise of the Rat Pack at the Sands to Bugsy Siegel s Flamingo and establishment of the Mafia-controlled casinos. CHRONICLES OF OLD LAS VEGAS will appeal to history buffs, Las Vegas residents and Las Vegas tourists alike.