Retreat to Nevada: A Socialist Colony of World War I

This ex-library hardcover edition is in good condition, with a sturdy binding and clean pages. The book lacks a dust jacket and exhibits typical library markings, including a label on the spine. The cover shows minor shelf wear consistent with previous library use. Overall, it remains a solid reading copy for those interested in historical studies.

"Retreat to Nevada: A Socialist Colony of World War I" by Wilbur S. Shepperson, published by the University of Nevada Press in 1966, offers a detailed exploration of a unique social experiment during the tumultuous period of World War I. This hardcover edition, printed in Reno, Nevada, delves into the establishment and challenges of a socialist colony in Nevada, providing valuable insights into both regional and ideological history. Shepperson, with the assistance of John G. Folkes, crafts a narrative that is both informative and engaging for historians and enthusiasts of social history. This edition is ex-library, indicating prior circulation within a library system, which may appeal to collectors of library editions. The book is bound in a sturdy cloth cover, though it lacks a dust jacket. Its scarcity in this specific edition makes it a noteworthy addition to collections focused on American history or socialist movements.