""The Violent Land: Tales The Old Timers Tell"" is a collection of stories by Robert Laxalt that depict the harsh realities of life in the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is based on interviews with elderly residents of Nevada, who shared their memories of the region's tumultuous past. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including mining, ranching, gambling, and crime, and are told from the perspective of both settlers and Native Americans. Laxalt's writing is vivid and evocative, transporting readers to a time and place that is both fascinating and brutal. Overall, ""The Violent Land"" is a compelling and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.