Customer Reviews

The Sagebrush State, 3Rd Edition: Nevada'S History, Government, And Politics (Shepperson Series in History Humanities)

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This book is for a class I have to take and I wasn't expecting to enjoy reading it, but so far (only a couple chapters in so far), this book is really interesting and well-written. It covers a lot of the early history in the first couple of chapters and illustrates the stuggle Nevada had to become an officially recognized state. I think its also interesting that the Civil War had an impact on the decision to grant statehood - I had never thought about the connection before now. The few chapters I've been able to get to so far are surprisingly good and even entertaining.

The book is fine. I ordered it for a government class I am taking in Nevada, so I would not classify it as a purchase I 'wanted' to make, but it arrived in fine condition, quickly and is exactly what I ordered.

I have to agree with the other reviewer as the book is not all together boring but, I would not have chose it on my own accord. I did buy this book for a mandatory class on Nevada history. The author did make the history of Nevada interesting. I am going to keep it.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. As a relative newcomer to Nevada, I was entranced by the history and development of the state from the early 19th century onwards. The descriptions of the impact of silver mining on the life and development of the region surrounding Reno & Carson City were captivating, and provided the impetus for a long drive on I95 from Las Vegas to Reno.

I bought this book for a mandatory class at college on Nevada Constitution. Although I wouldn't have chosen to read this book on my own, it is not as boring as one would have thought. It is well written and even intriguing at times.