Synopses & Reviews
Banker, hotel owner, and political powerhouse George Wingfield (1876-1959) was one of the most significant figures in Nevadaandrsquo;s history. He was the prime force behind the start-up of its tourism and gambling industries. Raymondandrsquo;s biography details every step of his remarkable climb to power, his staggering fall into bankruptcy, and a phoenix-like rise with a second fortune in gold mining.and#160;
Review
andldquo;An exemplary contribution to both business and Western American history.andrdquo; -- Choice and#160;
Synopsis
Barbara Vucanovich was sixty-two when she ran in her first election, becoming the first woman ever elected to a federal office from Nevada. In this engaging memoir, written with her daughter, she reflects on the road that led her to Washington--her years as mother, businesswoman, and volunteer.
About the Author
Barbara Vucanovich (1921-2013) retired in 1996 after serving seven terms in the House of Representatives.
Patricia D. Cafferata served as Nevada state treasurer and district attorney of Lincoln, Lander, and Esmeralda Counties. She lives in Reno, Nevada.