Here Lies Colorado: Fascinating Figures in Colorado History - Softcover
Author Richard Wood profiles sixty of Colorado's late greats, both famous and notorious in this unique collection of brief yet compelling biographies. Included are singer John Denver, controversial writer Hunter S. Thompson, US Supreme Court Justice Byron White, queen of the Denver brothels, Jennie Rogers, and many more! A great read!
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About the Author:
Richard Wood is a Denver lawyer and businessman, and was a reporter for the Rocky Mountain News. Here Lies Colorado is his first book.
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Wood received his undergraduate degree in history at the University of Kansas, a law degree from Georgetown Law Center, and a masters degree in political science from New York University. In addition to practicing law in Denver, he was an executive with BellSouth, in Atlanta, and Westinghouse Broadcasting and Cable, in Los Angeles.
A native of Kansas City, he lives in Denver with his wife, Amy, and their two sons, Joe and Max.
Gives Colorado's quick a chance to learn about their dead. A unique combination of biography and history.
-Peter Blake, Rocky Mountain News
Richard Wood's book should be required reading for every Coloradan-whether they are fourth-generation or newly arrived.
-Congresswoman, Diana DeGette, 1st District, Colorado
It's an easy book to recommend. It's clear, informative, entertaining -- and bound to encourage further interest in regional history.
-Colorado Central Magazine, August 2006
Wood has a rare talent for distilling people's lives into short, informative biographies with zip and personality.
-Colorado Central Magazine, August 2006 --Colorado Central Magazine, August 2006
Here Lies Colorado reveals the rich and diverse stories of those who have contributed and shaped the cultural landscape of the Centennial state. Skillfully weaving historical background with short vignettes of his subjects, author Richard Wood provides well-written, lively sketches of deceased Coloradans. These stories compellingly link Colorado's history to its future.
-Colorado Supreme Court Justice Michael L. Bender
So much attention has been placed on architecture (that is, historic buildings and sites) within the historic preservation movement it s crucial to supplement these efforts with well-organized and readable historical information about Colorado s people, its leaders, and its legends for future generations. Dating from 1820 to 2005, Here Lies Colorado is almost two hundred years of information about the men and women who made history in our state. It certainly makes our cemetery tours more complete and helps build appreciation for that hallowed ground.
-Elizabeth Schlosser, preservationist and candidate for mayor of Denver in 2003 ---Elizabeth Schlosser, preservationist and candidate for mayor of Denver in 2003
Here Lies Colorado reveals the rich and diverse stories of those who have contributed and shaped the cultural landscape of the Centennial state. Skillfully weaving historical background with short vignettes of his subjects, author Richard Wood provides well-written, lively sketches of deceased Coloradans. These stories compellingly link Colorado's history to its future.
-Colorado Supreme Court Justice Michael L. Bender
So much attention has been placed on architecture (that is, historic buildings and sites) within the historic preservation movement it s crucial to supplement these efforts with well-organized and readable historical information about Colorado s people, its leaders, and its legends for future generations. Dating from 1820 to 2005, Here Lies Colorado is almost two hundred years of information about the men and women who made history in our state. It certainly makes our cemetery tours more complete and helps build appreciation for that hallowed ground.
-Elizabeth Schlosser, preservationist and candidate for mayor of Denver in 2003 ---Elizabeth Schlosser, preservationist and candidate for mayor of Denver in 2003
-Peter Blake, Rocky Mountain News
Richard Wood's book should be required reading for every Coloradan-whether they are fourth-generation or newly arrived.
-Congresswoman, Diana DeGette, 1st District, Colorado
It's an easy book to recommend. It's clear, informative, entertaining -- and bound to encourage further interest in regional history.
-Colorado Central Magazine, August 2006
Wood has a rare talent for distilling people's lives into short, informative biographies with zip and personality.
-Colorado Central Magazine, August 2006 --Colorado Central Magazine, August 2006
Here Lies Colorado reveals the rich and diverse stories of those who have contributed and shaped the cultural landscape of the Centennial state. Skillfully weaving historical background with short vignettes of his subjects, author Richard Wood provides well-written, lively sketches of deceased Coloradans. These stories compellingly link Colorado's history to its future.
-Colorado Supreme Court Justice Michael L. Bender
So much attention has been placed on architecture (that is, historic buildings and sites) within the historic preservation movement it s crucial to supplement these efforts with well-organized and readable historical information about Colorado s people, its leaders, and its legends for future generations. Dating from 1820 to 2005, Here Lies Colorado is almost two hundred years of information about the men and women who made history in our state. It certainly makes our cemetery tours more complete and helps build appreciation for that hallowed ground.
-Elizabeth Schlosser, preservationist and candidate for mayor of Denver in 2003 ---Elizabeth Schlosser, preservationist and candidate for mayor of Denver in 2003
Here Lies Colorado reveals the rich and diverse stories of those who have contributed and shaped the cultural landscape of the Centennial state. Skillfully weaving historical background with short vignettes of his subjects, author Richard Wood provides well-written, lively sketches of deceased Coloradans. These stories compellingly link Colorado's history to its future.
-Colorado Supreme Court Justice Michael L. Bender
So much attention has been placed on architecture (that is, historic buildings and sites) within the historic preservation movement it s crucial to supplement these efforts with well-organized and readable historical information about Colorado s people, its leaders, and its legends for future generations. Dating from 1820 to 2005, Here Lies Colorado is almost two hundred years of information about the men and women who made history in our state. It certainly makes our cemetery tours more complete and helps build appreciation for that hallowed ground.
-Elizabeth Schlosser, preservationist and candidate for mayor of Denver in 2003 ---Elizabeth Schlosser, preservationist and candidate for mayor of Denver in 2003
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- Publication date2005
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