Paradise Valley, Nevada: The People and Buildings of an American Place [Hardcover]

Howard Wight Marshall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1995

Stonemasons from the Alpine valleys of northwestern Italy shaped the architectural face of Paradise Valley in northern Nevada in the 1860s and 1870s. Drawing on their own distinctive skills, they constructed the constellation of granite and sandstone buildings that are the region's most visible landmarks. Marshall's analysis of this architectural legacy, illustrated with 229 photographs and 70 line drawings, is not only a valuable resource for scholars in vernacular architecture, folklore, and cultural geography, but also a verbal and visual treat for all who love the American West.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 152 pages
• Publisher: University of Arizona Press; First Edition edition (May 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816513104
• ISBN-13: 978-0816513109
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,606,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have Book on Vernacular Architecture., January 19, 2008

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This review is from: Paradise Valley, Nevada: The People and Buildings of an American Place (Hardcover)

This is an insightful and unique view of a ranching community in Nevada. Howard Wright Marshall has crafted a scholarly look at the vernacular architecture created by early settlers, which included Italian stonemasons. This is a well-illustrated and indexed book that belongs on the bookshelf of anyone interested in vernacular architecture and the history of the western United States.