A Man of His Word: The Life and Times of Nevada's Senator William J. Raggio - Hardcover

Archer, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1555716806 ISBN 13: 9781555716806

Publisher: Hellgate Press, 2011

Synopsis

William J. Raggio is perhaps one of Nevada's best known and most admired citizens. A native Nevadan, his public service began in 1952 and ended in 2011, over eighteen years as a prosecutor and more than thirty-eight years as a legislator, achieving national prominence in both sectors and setting a record for the longest serving public official in Nevada's history-fifty-six years! During his tenure as the most influential leader in the history of the Nevada Legislature, he was often referred to by both admirers and critics as Nevada's Shadow Governor.In A Man of His Word, author Michael Archer chronicles the life of a Nevada legend-a story set against the backdrop of the emerging political and social structure of present day Nevada itself.

About this title

About the Author:

MICHAEL ARCHER grew up in northern California and served as a U.S. Marine in Vietnam during 1967-1968. His books include A Patch of Ground: Khe Sanh Remembered, an acclaimed first-person account of the infamous seventy-seven-day siege of that American combat base; A Man of His Word: The Life and Times of Nevada’s Senator William J. Raggio, about one of Nevada's most courageous, honorable and admired citizens; and The Long Goodbye: Khe Sanh Revisited, chronicling the author’s search for answers to a friend’s mysterious death at Khe Sanh. Michael lives in Reno and, in addition to his writing, is a staff member with the Senate Committee on Finance at the Nevada State Legislature.

Review:

" A thorough, informative and eminently readable biography of Senator Bill Raggio." --Joe Crowley, former President of the University of Nevada, Reno

"A must read for scholars of Nevada history and a book every Nevadan will love."-- Richard H. Bryan, former U.S. Senator and Governor of Nevada

"Bill Raggio is a fierce advocate, both in the courtroom and in his legislative leadership. That's why he is a 'winner' -- as is this book!"-- Oscar Goodman, Mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada

"A thorough, informative and eminently readable biography of Senator Bill Raggio." --Joe Crowley, former President of the University of Nevada, Reno

"Archer's thorough research reveals his intellectual honesty and literary balance. It is much more than a biography; it is a wonderful narrative of Nevada history throughout the 20th century." --David A. Hardy, District Judge, State of Nevada

"Mr. Archer has rendered the people of Nevada a fascinating history lesson."-- Harry Reid, Majority Leader, United States Senate

About this edition

• Publisher: Hellgate Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1555716806
• ISBN 13: 9781555716806
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 672