A Gamble in the Desert
by Fred E. Woods
Until now, few have known the intriguing story of the remarkable but short-lived effort of a band of hardy Latter-day Saints to create a settlement in Las Vegas during the mid-nineteenth century.
Colonizer and prophet, Brigham Young, took a gamble when he established a mission at Las Vegas designated to teach and civilize the local Native Americans and to
serve as a way station for travelers moving along the Mormon Corridor from Salt Lake City to Southern California.
The stakes were high, the dice was rolled and like any game of chance there was a mixture of disappointment and success. A Gamble in the Desert is a must read for anyone who enjoys the adventures and thrills of western American history.
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