Description

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This book reveals the reality of life in Virginia City, Nevada in the 19th century versus the legendary storylines of the iconic television show Bonanza. In addition, it explores the history of early TV and its depictions of the West, as well as the full history of Virginia City from its environmental issues to its silver mining up to the present.

About the Author

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Monette Bebow-Reinhard is a historian and an authorized Bonanza novelist. She was in regular contact with Bonanza producer David Dortort from 1993 to his death in 2010 and has been a frequent visitor to Virginia City and the surrounding area. She resides in Wisconsin.