Pershing County: 100 Years

(Hardback)

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In celebration of the centennial anniversary of Nevada's Pershing County, in a fine hardbound edition with dust jacket, locals Klos, Davidson, Tors, and Quilici supply the county's histories, little known and of great importance to the state of Nevada and the whole American west, through narrative, photography, and watercolor painting.

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I have visited Lovelock since I was a little boy and when I was a child, I always enjoyed stopping at the Two Stiffs gas station for a treat. From exploring the Lovelock Cave to playing the mighty Mustangs in basketball, Pershing County has always been a place of adventure for me. To this day, the county remains an incredible agricultural, cultural and recreational destination where residents cherish the Nevada way of life and invite visitors to do the same. My thanks to Pat Ferraro Klos, Deanne Davidson, Lynda Quilici, and Jane Fundis Tors for capturing the essence of Pershing County! - Governor Brian Sandoval

"In my early newspaper days, an old-timer called me often to share his stories of growing up in Seven Troughs. Those stories made me determined to learn more about Pershing County. This book, masterfully written and beautifully designed, tells a great history of the place and its people. Every Nevadan will benefit from this book." - Guy Clifton, author of You Know You're a Nevadan, if...

Author Bio

Deanne Munk Davidson is a third generation Nevadan and has lived most of her life in Pershing County. She grew up on the Munk Bros. Ranch, presently the List Ranch, and later lived on her family owned Ruddell Ranch, the ranch property established by George Lovelock. Deanne is an educator and enjoys photography in her retirement.

Pat Ferraro Klos is a third-generation Nevadan with roots in seven northern Nevada counties. She is an historian, writer, educator, and historic preservationist who lived for many years in Lovelock. She lives in Reno.

Lynda Killfoil Quilici has lived in Lovelock Valley most of her life. Her numerous siblings and their families are spread over much of northern Nevada. She is an artist, educator, and designer, and currently owns and lives on the Rye Patch Ranch northeast of Lovelock.

Jane Fundis Tors is a second-generation Nevadan, born and raised in Lovelock. Her career in communications includes more than a decade of service at her alma mater, the University of Nevada, Reno. She lives in Reno, where she has also served on several boards of area nonprofit organizations.