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Author Dixon, Kelly J., 1970-

Title Boomtown saloons : archaeology and history in Virginia City / Kelly J. Dixon.

Publication Info. Reno : University of Nevada Press, [2005]
©2005

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Description 1 online resource (xxiii, 219 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Series Wilbur S. Shepperson series in Nevada history
Wilbur S. Shepperson series in Nevada history.
Note Based on the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Nevada.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-212) and index.
Contents Introduction : Historical archaeology methods : much more than digging with small tools -- Opening saloon doors : archaeology unearths the real mother lode -- Facades of public drinking : saloon architecture -- Authentic saloon sets : interior fixtures -- Menu items : drinking and dining in Virginia City saloons -- A toast to the artifacts : saloon serving ware -- Desires for diversion : saloon vices and amusements -- Crime scene investigation? : forensic applications and saloon artifacts -- Conclusion : Casting the saloon of the wild West in a new light.
Note Print version record.
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Reproduction Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL
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Subject Virginia City (Nev.) -- Antiquities.
Archaeology and history -- Nevada -- Virginia City.
Frontier and pioneer life -- Nevada -- Virginia City.
Bars (Drinking establishments) -- Nevada -- Virginia City -- History -- 19th century.
Historic sites -- Nevada -- Virginia City.
Material culture -- Nevada -- Virginia City.
Excavations (Archaeology) -- Nevada -- Virginia City.
Virginia City (Nev.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industries -- Hospitality, Travel & Tourism.
TRAVEL -- Restaurants.
Antiquities. (OCoLC)fst00810745
Archaeology and history. (OCoLC)fst00813004
Bars (Drinking establishments) (OCoLC)fst00827779
Excavations (Archaeology) (OCoLC)fst00917564
Frontier and pioneer life. (OCoLC)fst00935370
Historic sites. (OCoLC)fst00957846
Manners and customs. (OCoLC)fst01007815
Material culture. (OCoLC)fst01011739
Nevada -- Virginia City. (OCoLC)fst01206048
Bar.
Virginia City (Nev.)
Chronological Term Geschichte 1800-1900.
1800 - 1899
Genre/Form History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Dixon, Kelly J., 1970- Boomtown saloons. Reno : University of Nevada Press, ©2005 0874176085 (DLC) 2004023025 (OCoLC)56671821
ISBN 0874176395 (electronic bk.)
9780874176391 (electronic bk.)
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