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This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Las Vegas, moving beyond the surface-level glitz to explore the city's complex layers of history, geography, and human ambition. The narrative traces the valley's evolution from a Southern Paiute gathering place and a Spanish 'meadow' to a global technology and entertainment showcase. By weaving together the stories of figures like Bugsy Siegel, Howard Hughes, and Steve Wynn with the silent presence of the Mojave Desert's natural wonders, the text offers a 'Master Key' for the modern traveler. It highlights critical turning points, such as the 1931 convergence of the Hoover Dam and legal gambling, and the 1969 Corporate Gaming Act. Ultimately, the work serves as both a historical record and a practical guide, encouraging readers to see the city not as a series of disposable spectacles, but as a continuous cycle of reinvention where ancient petroglyphs and cutting-edge immersive technology like the Sphere occupy the same cultural landscape.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Las Vegas, moving beyond the surface-level glitz to explore the city's complex layers of history, geography, and human ambition. The narrative traces the valley's evolution from a Southern Paiute gathering place and a Spanish 'meadow' to a global technology and entertainment showcase. By weaving together the stories of figures like Bugsy Siegel, Howard Hughes, and Steve Wynn with the silent presence of the Mojave Desert's natural wonders, the text offers a 'Master Key' for the modern traveler. It highlights critical turning points, such as the 1931 convergence of the Hoover Dam and legal gambling, and the 1969 Corporate Gaming Act. Ultimately, the work serves as both a historical record and a practical guide, encouraging readers to see the city not as a series of disposable spectacles, but as a continuous cycle of reinvention where ancient petroglyphs and cutting-edge immersive technology like the Sphere occupy the same cultural landscape. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798198396210
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Las Vegas : Neon, Desert, and Dreams
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Las Vegas, moving beyond the surface-level glitz to explore the city's complex layers of history, geography, and human ambition. The narrative traces the valley's evolution from a Southern Paiute gathering place and a Spanish 'meadow' to a global technology and entertainment showcase. By weaving together the stories of figures like Bugsy Siegel, Howard Hughes, and Steve Wynn with the silent presence of the Mojave Desert's natural wonders, the text offers a 'Master Key' for the modern traveler. It highlights critical turning points, such as the 1931 convergence of the Hoover Dam and legal gambling, and the 1969 Corporate Gaming Act. Ultimately, the work serves as both a historical record and a practical guide, encouraging readers to see the city not as a series of disposable spectacles, but as a continuous cycle of reinvention where ancient petroglyphs and cutting-edge immersive technology like the Sphere occupy the same cultural landscape. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798198396210
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