Discover one of America's most fascinating cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning Las Vegas's 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' appeals to history buffs, Las Vegas residents and Las Vegas tourists alike: SELLING POINTS: Sidebars including a recipe for the famous Vegas Atomic cocktail Intriguing tales of Vegas celebrities from Frank Sinatra to Elvis to Liberace to Siegfried and Roy Suggested day trips to Mormon State Park and the Hoover Dam AUTHOR: After regaling readers with his Chronicles of Old New York, James Roman returns to Museyon Guides with more chronicles, this time from the American West. As a writer based in Los Angeles, Mr. Roman has lectured at the University of Southern California, served as Editorial Contributor to New York Living magazine for six years, and contributes regularly to publications that document emerging technology. In Las Vegas casinos, he is notoriously lucky at Roulette. MUSEYON GUIDES CHRONICLES SERIES 9780984633449 Chronicles of Old Rome: Exploring Italy's Eternal City 9780984633401 Chronicles of Old Boston: Exploring New England's Historic Capital 9780984633487 Chronicles of Old Chicago: Exploring the History and Lore of the Windy City 9780984633418 Chronicles of Old Las Vegas: Exposing Sin City's High-Stakes History 9780984633432 Chronicles of Old London: Exploring Historic Neighborhoods 9780982232064 Chronicles of Old New York: Exploring Manhatten's Landmark Neighbors 9780984633425 Chronicles of Old Paris: Exploring the Historic City of Light
Show moreDiscover one of America's most fascinating cities through 30 dramatic true stories spanning Las Vegas's 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' appeals to history buffs, Las Vegas residents and Las Vegas tourists alike: SELLING POINTS: Sidebars including a recipe for the famous Vegas Atomic cocktail Intriguing tales of Vegas celebrities from Frank Sinatra to Elvis to Liberace to Siegfried and Roy Suggested day trips to Mormon State Park and the Hoover Dam AUTHOR: After regaling readers with his Chronicles of Old New York, James Roman returns to Museyon Guides with more chronicles, this time from the American West. As a writer based in Los Angeles, Mr. Roman has lectured at the University of Southern California, served as Editorial Contributor to New York Living magazine for six years, and contributes regularly to publications that document emerging technology. In Las Vegas casinos, he is notoriously lucky at Roulette. MUSEYON GUIDES CHRONICLES SERIES 9780984633449 Chronicles of Old Rome: Exploring Italy's Eternal City 9780984633401 Chronicles of Old Boston: Exploring New England's Historic Capital 9780984633487 Chronicles of Old Chicago: Exploring the History and Lore of the Windy City 9780984633418 Chronicles of Old Las Vegas: Exposing Sin City's High-Stakes History 9780984633432 Chronicles of Old London: Exploring Historic Neighborhoods 9780982232064 Chronicles of Old New York: Exploring Manhatten's Landmark Neighbors 9780984633425 Chronicles of Old Paris: Exploring the Historic City of Light
Show moreJames Roman is the author of Chronicles of Old Los Angeles and Chronicles of Old New York and served as editorial contributor to New York Living magazine for six years. He contributes regularly to publications that document emerging technology, and he appeared on the HBO television series Six Feet Under. He lives in Los Angeles.
Wise guys, atomic bombs, white tigers, the Rat Pack, Elvis, and MIT
have all been a part of Las Vegas at one time or another. Roman
(Chronicles of Old New York) provides a fascinating look at the
history and characters that have made Las Vegas into the city we
know today. This concise, nonscholarly read will appeal to
individuals interested in the city, its history, and icons, but
even readers not particularly attracted to Vegas will find this
story compelling. The text is enhanced by maps providing visual
historical information of the development of the city, from the
segregated Westside district to the brothels to the demolition of
iconic casinos. Additionally, numerous photographs of celebrities,
gangsters, and other famous faces who helped shape the city are
included. Some museum information is provided.
Verdict There are many books on Las Vegas and its past (e.g., Geoff
Schumacher's Sun, Sin & Suburbia and Paul W. Papa's It Happened in
Las Vegas), and this book is a good addition for its brevity and
colorful text and photos. Well-researched, enjoyable, and
concise--a great read for the flight to Vegas.--Louise Feldmann,
Colorado State Univ. Lib., Fort Collins
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