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J. Bruce Alverson : Flamboyant Lawyer in a Maverick Western Town: Las Vegas Through the Eyes of Harry Claiborne

J. Bruce Alverson, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2011

8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. K3 - A first edition (stated) hardcover book SIGNED and inscribed by Bruce Alverson to previous owner on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling, chipping, crease and some tears on the edges and corners, small patch dented with tear on the front lower left, some scattered light scratches, and rubbing, light discoloration and shelf wear. Book has some light discoloration and shelf wear. Foreword by Harry Reid. 9.25"x6.25", 264 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Las Vegas thrives on its reputation as a maverick town; fast paced, anything goes attitude. It not only embraces, but promotes that image. Mid-century Las Vegas boomed. Its population increased nearly ten fold from the 1940s until the late 1970s, the resort industry grew from two resorts with 719 employees to over 30 resort casinos employing 43,700 workers with annual gaming revenue topping $1 billion. Few American cities grew as quickly as Las Vegas in such a relatively short period of time. How and why did this happen? Flamboyant Harry Claiborne was the premier criminal defense trial lawyer in Nevada during much of this time. He participated in the political, social, and legal communities for nearly 60 years, and was in the forefront for much of the time. Colorful, forceful, and hardworking, the quickly established a reputation as the lawyer of choice for many prominent resorts and high-profile individuals in Las Vegas. This is not simply a biography of Claiborne. The experiences of Claiborne and his contemporaries, along with the backgrounds of judges, lawyers, politicians, and local businessmen contribute to our overall understanding of why Las Vegas developed as it did. Viewing history through the prism of Claiborne's career, through the prism of Claiborne's career, we can look "behind the scenes" at landmark legal and political decision, backroom deals, and other episodes that anecdotally define Las Vegas. This is the story of the development of a dynamic community dominated by casino operators, often with mob connections - a community that came of age during Claiborne's career. What better way to see that unfold than through the eyes and ears of its most flamboyant participant, Harry Claiborne.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good

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