"Romancing Nevada's Past is both a history and a guidebook to central and eastern Nevada. Hall presents a vast amount of detail in an accessible, informative, and entertaining manner. The selection and quantity of photographs will add much to the historical value and popularity of this book." -Harold E. Kliefortb, Desert Research Institute

In Romancing Nevada's Past, Old West buffs, ghost town explorers, and curious travelers are treated to the beauty of the spartan scenery and rich history of the region. Drawing on county records, newspaper microfilm, personal interviews, and on-site investigation, Shawn Hall provides the reader with a history of 175 significant sites, rendering a treasury of interesting facts on each page: Austin once held the record for having more churches than any other Nevada town; with its extensive collection of mining artifacts and Nevada memorabilia, the Eureka Sentinel Museum hearkens back to the days when the town was known as the "Pittsburgh of the West."

Hall provides fascinating information on mining camps, railroad towns, Pony Express and stage stations, and ranching. Almost every historical site that had impact on the history of Eureka, Lander, and White Pine counties is presented in the book to help preserve local history that might otherwise disappear.

Romancing Nevada's Past blends history and old photographs with an update on the present condition of each ghost town or landmark. The sites and towns are arranged alphabetically, county by county, for quick reference. Numerous black and white photos and easy-to-follow directions to each point of interest make this book a must for the ghost town enthusiast and the Old West buff.