Colorado, a history of the Centennial State - Softcover
Book by Abbott, Carl
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About the Author:
Thomas J. Noel, also known as "Dr. Colorado", teaches history at the University of Colorado at Denver where he is the director of Public History, Preservation & Colorado Studies, and is a columnist for the Denver Post. He has served as a Denver Landmark Commissioner and chair during the 1970s and 1980s and is a National Register Reviewer for Colorado. He is the author or coauthor of forty-one books on Colorado. Carl Abbott is professor of urban studies and planning at Portland State University. Stephen J. Leonard is professor and chair of the Department of History at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Review:
"Abbott pulls no punches; his insights are perceptive and refreshing...This book is worthwhile; it turns up nuggets in the pan and keeps the reader searching for more"
- The Journal of American History
"[A] well-illustrated, well-balanced volume... The three authors incorporate the right quotes to paint the essence of the moment, provide insight, or capture the life and times. ...[A]n excellent volume for students and the general public to learn the history of Colorado."
- New Mexico Historical Review
"An exciting, professionally competent history of the State of Colorado that far exceeds the traditional state history."
- Journal of Historical Geography
- The Journal of American History
"[A] well-illustrated, well-balanced volume... The three authors incorporate the right quotes to paint the essence of the moment, provide insight, or capture the life and times. ...[A]n excellent volume for students and the general public to learn the history of Colorado."
- New Mexico Historical Review
"An exciting, professionally competent history of the State of Colorado that far exceeds the traditional state history."
- Journal of Historical Geography
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- PublisherColorado Associated University Press
- Publication date1982
- ISBN 10 0870811304
- ISBN 13 9780870811302
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages394
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