Collection of Books by American Storyteller Paul W. Papa

Item Number: 6030B-3
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Description
The winner will receive three books from American storyteller Paul W. Papa, including Haunted Las Vegas, Discovering Vintage Las Vegas, and It Happened in Wyoming.
Haunted Las Vegas: Famous Phantoms, Creepy Casinos, and Gambling Ghosts
In this book you will learn such things as:
- why the phrase “Elvis has left the building” may not be entirely correct
- if the Luxor is cursed because of a missing Sphinx
- what role the tradition of leaving the ghost light on plays on Las Vegas stages
- how a little boy discourages visitors to his personal swing
- how a teacher continues to keep children in line long after his passing
- what deal Redd Foxx made to not haunt the people who occupy his home
It Happened in Wyoming: Remarkable Events that Shaped History
In this book you will learn such things as:
- how women won the right to vote in Wyoming before any other state
- how the bones of ancient dinosaurs sparked a feud between two paleontologists that lasted their entire lives
- how a ride across the state led to a president’s reelection and a life-long love of Wyoming
- how a small town in Wyoming became the bootleg alcohol capitol of the United States
- how a famous entertainer’s vision led to the largest irrigation project in the state
- how Japanese Americans weren’t treated as equals in a state that prides itself on equality
Discovering Vintage Las Vegas: A Guide to the City's Timeless Shops, Restaurants, Casinos & More
In this book you will discover:
- the oldest restaurant in Las Vegas, which was frequented by such notables as the Rat Pack, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis
- the most famous wedding chapel in Las Vegas where Rita Hayworth, Joan Collins, Michael Jordon, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Demi Moore where all married
- the plant nursery that is more of an aviary than a nursery
- the best place to get frozen yogurt in Las Vegas – a local’s favorite
- where to go if you want to wear the actual costume worn by Anthony or Cleopatra at Caesars Palace
- the gift shop where porn star Marilyn Chambers once danced completely naked
- the monument to one of Las Vegas’ most notorious resident–one who just happened to be a notorious mobster
- the church funded by a mob front man
- the local’s favorite hangout where you can eat seated right next to celebrities
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