The River and the Railroad: An Archaeological History of Reno (Shepperson Series in Nevada History)

When the City of Reno decided at the beginning of this century to create a trench to lower the railroad tracks that ran through its center, archaeologists associated with the ReTRAC (Reno Transportation
Rail Access Corridor) project had a unique opportunity to explore the evidence of thousands of years of human history locked beneath downtown s busy streets. The River and the Railroad traces the people and events that shaped the city, incorporating archaeological findings to add a more tangible physical dimension to the known history. It offers fascinating insights into the lives of many different people from Reno s past and helps to correct some common misperceptions about the history of the American West.