Reno — a Book of Short Stories and Information

The work offers a practical and partly personal guide to life in Reno during the divorce colony era, combining informational chapters with short fiction and sketches. It begins with social and industrial orientation, housing, employment, education, and recreation advice aimed at prospective residents. Subsequent sections present tragic, romantic, and comic short stories drawn from colony life, portraits of local characters, and chapters describing the people and civic institutions. A legal section explains Nevada divorce statutes and procedural details, accompanied by opinions and counsel. Throughout the narrative the author defends the community's character, emphasizes family values, and frames divorce as a last resort while supplying pragmatic advice for those who must reside there.