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The History of Woodfords
Daniel Woodford probably WASN'T the first settler at the town we call Woodfords . . . here's the early history!
Nevada’s First Weatherman
The Remarkable Life of Carson City Pioneer Charles W. Friend Astronomer, jeweler, watchmaker, weatherman — Charles W. Friend would wear many hats after moving to Carson City about 1867. This is the guy who became the state’s first meteorologist and built (at his own expense) Nevada’s first astronomical observatory. And from the mid-1870s until his […]
Ross Raymond’s Surprisingly Happy Ending
Fresh from ten years inside a dismal UK prison, Ross Raymond pulled several more creative scams (and another prison stint) before -- finally! -- finding peace in Nevada.
About Karen Dustman
Karen Dustman is a California-based journalist and author. From history to home improvement, natural health to self-help, she’s written about it during her twenty-year career. “The best part of being a writer is I get to write about whatever I’m interested in, and I’m interested in practically everything!” she laughs.
