Description
Carlson, Helen S.. Reno, NV: University of Nevada Press 1974 First Edition. Green cloth with gilt lettering to spine. xiv, 282 pages. Foreword by Charlton Laird. Bibliography. Some highlighting. Jacket has small chips and tears. Book is solid. “Helen Carlson spent almost fourteen years in her search for the origins of Nevada’s place names, using the maps of explorers, miners, government surveyors, and city planners and poring through historical accounts, archival documents, county records, and newspaper files. The result of her labors is Nevada Place Names, a fascinating mixture of history spiced with folklore, legend, and obscure facts.” Book: Very Good. Dust Jacket: Very Good.
