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Monumental Lies: Early Nevada Folklore of the Wild West - Shepperson Series in Nevada History
Ronald M. James
Opens the door to understanding how legends and traditions emerged during the first decades following the ‘Rush to Washoe’, which transformed the region beginning in 1859. During this Wild West period, there was widespread celebration of deceit, manifesting in tall tales, burlesque lies, practical jokes, and journalistic hoaxes.
272 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 19, 2023 |
| ISBN13 | 9781647791162 |
| Publishers | University of Nevada Press |
| Pages | 251 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 10 mm · 317 g |
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