Monumental Lies - Early Nevada Folklore of the Wild West

Monumental Lies: Early Nevada Folklore of the Wild West 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.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Ronald M James, Ronald M. James
• Publisher: University of Nevada Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.09.2023
• EAN: 9781647791162
• ISBN: 978-1-64779-116-2
• No. of pages: 251
• Series: Shepperson Nevada History
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore