Las Vegas The Grand
Mike Carpenter
Explore the storied history of the Las Vegas Strip with this engrossing audiobook. Learn about iconic resorts, attractions, and historic moments that have shaped the city over time. Follow the changes in architecture and entertainment options that made Las Vegas what it is today. This book is an essential guide for those seeking to uncover how one dusty expanse of dirt became the gambling mecca of the world, boasting some of the most famous and largest casinos and hotels anywhere, which attract more than 40 million visitors a year. Witness firsthand developers' perspectives on creating stunning properties like the Mirage, Bellagio, Venetian, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Circus Circus, and many more. Get an inside look at what it took to make Las Vegas into the international destination it is today!
Revised and updated in February 2021
Duration - 4h 7m.
Author - Mike Carpenter.
Narrator - Randal Schaffer.
Published Date - Saturday, 21 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2017 Mike Carpenter ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Explore the storied history of the Las Vegas Strip with this engrossing audiobook. Learn about iconic resorts, attractions, and historic moments that have shaped the city over time. Follow the changes in architecture and entertainment options that made Las Vegas what it is today. This book is an essential guide for those seeking to uncover how one dusty expanse of dirt became the gambling mecca of the world, boasting some of the most famous and largest casinos and hotels anywhere, which attract more than 40 million visitors a year. Witness firsthand developers' perspectives on creating stunning properties like the Mirage, Bellagio, Venetian, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Circus Circus, and many more. Get an inside look at what it took to make Las Vegas into the international destination it is today! Revised and updated in February 2021 Duration - 4h 7m. Author - Mike Carpenter. Narrator - Randal Schaffer. Published Date - Saturday, 21 January 2023. Copyright - © 2017 Mike Carpenter ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:13
Introduction
Duration:00:03:46
Chapter 1: The beginnings, the railroad, the dam
Duration:00:06:06
Chapter 2: Anthropological notes on gambling
Duration:00:02:37
Chapter 3: The godfathers
Duration:00:10:22
Chapter 4: Casino
Duration:00:06:18
Chapter 5: Ocean's 11 and the Rat Pack
Duration:00:02:20
Chapter 6: The Bomb
Duration:00:02:25
Chapter 7: The precursors
Duration:00:05:14
Chapter 8: The legendary Flamingo
Duration:00:09:06
Chapter 9: From Flamingo to Caesars Palace
Duration:00:19:19
Chapter 10: Jay Sarno and the Caesars Palace
Duration:00:16:47
Chapter 11: Howard Hughes, the man who bought Las Vegas
Duration:00:09:37
Chapter 12: The Landmark Hotel & Casino
Duration:00:02:12
Chapter 13: Kirk Kerkorian, builder of giants
Duration:00:12:27
Chapter 14: Whales and millions
Duration:00:13:46
Chapter 15: Bill Bennett and the Strip for families
Duration:00:09:25
Chapter 16: Steve Wynn and the Mirage
Duration:00:14:56
Chapter 17: Mr. Sherwin, lucky devil
Duration:00:02:35
Chapter 18: Excalibur (1990 – still open)
Duration:00:03:57
Chapter 19: Luxor (1993 – still open)
Duration:00:07:34
Chapter 20: Treasure Island (1993 – still open)
Duration:00:08:20
Chapter 21: MGM Grand (1993 – still open)
Duration:00:09:51
Chapter 22: Sheldon Adelson and the Venetian
Duration:00:12:58
Chapter 23: The fabulous 1990s
Duration:00:20:15
Chapter 24: The new millennium
Duration:00:19:02
Chapter 25: What future?
Duration:00:05:01
Chapter 26: The fall of a magnate
Duration:00:03:21
Chapter 27: The pandemic
Duration:00:04:02
Appendices
Duration:00:02:54
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:23