Sawdust Trails
in
the Truckee Basin
By: Wilson, Dick
Illustrated
Pub Date: 1992
Publisher: Nevada County Historical Society
Binding:Trade paper
Pages: 90
ISBN:
List Price: $11.95
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In the mid-nineteenth century, the Comstock
silver strike was made in northern Nevada. This huge discovery generated
intense demand for lumber, most of which was to come from the nearby
Truckee basin. This is the story of these lumbering operations, which were
to last three quarters of a century. |
Ghost Stories
of
California
By: Smith, Barbara
Illustrated
Pub Date: 2000
Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing
Binding: Trade paper
Pages: 224
ISBN:
List Price: $10.95
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A
collection of ghost stories from around California. Read about the
headless prom queen, the phantoms of Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and
many more in this entertaining volume. |
Reno Air Racing
By: O'Leary, Michael
Illustrated: Color Photographs
Publisher: Motorbooks Intl.
Pub Date: 1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 0760300877
List price: $13.95
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A
past and present look at unlimited racing aircraft in full color
photography. From the Mustang P-51 to the Gee Bee, enthusiasts of air
racing will enjoy this array of pilots and their planes. "Rare
Bear", "Dago Red", "Critical Mass", and
"Voodoo Chile" are just a sample of photos, with a brief
aircraft background and records held. |
