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The History of Las Vegas

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Rails of Rivalry: The Birth of Las Vegas

This chapter explores the early political and personal struggles of a farmer in Las Vegas amidst failing crops and the burgeoning mining industry in El Dorado Canyon. It unveils a fierce rivalry between two wealthy figures vying to establish a railroad that would transform the region, setting the stage for the town's growth and intertwining personal ambitions with historical progress.

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