A dual biography of Colorado's last territorial governor and first state governor, John L. Routt and his wife, Eliza. In addition to being elected governor twice and serving as mayor of Denver, Routt's business acumen earned him the titles Bonanza King and Cattle King.

Eliza's contribution to the new state included years of service as the first woman appointed to the state Board of Agriculture. She had the distinction of being the first woman registered to vote in Colorado. Their story is the exciting story of the early days of Colorado statehood.

Richly illustrated with historic photographs, many in print for the first time. Foreword by former Colorado Governor Richard D. Lamm.

About the Author

Joyce Burke Lohse grew up and was educated in Illinois. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northern Illinois University. Colorado has been her home since 1974.

Joyce serves on the board of directors for the Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society and on the board of directors of Women Writing the West. She has volunteered as a docent at the Colorado Historical Society Museum. Previous publications include "A Yellowstone Savage: Life in Nature's Wonderland" and numerous magazine articles. Her passion for genealogy research led her to the fascinating story of her ancestral cousin, Eliza Pickrell Routt.

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