Colorado Past and Present - Hardcover

Many types of settlers have called Colorado home, including Pueblo, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Indians, rugged cowboys, fortune seekers, and settlers. Now, Colorado is full of national parks, swanky resorts, bustling cities, and cozy suburbs that draw people from around the world. Although much has changed, one thing remains the same: anyone who has ever set eyes on Colorado's jaw-dropping beauty will never forget it. ¥ Discover Colorado in the exciting new pictorial history, Colorado Past and Present. Incredible archival and contemporary photographs showcase the magnificent landscapes, culture, and evolution of Colorado since the late 1800s ¥ Rocky Mountain high! Colorado boasts 53 awe-inspiring mountain peaks that rise 14,000 feet and higher. What was once arduous territory for Colorado's early settlers is now home to famous ski resorts like Aspen, Vail, and Steamboat Springs ¥ Despite its rocky reputation, nearly half of Colorado is flat. See how life in the Eastern Plains changed as cattle ranches made way for progress ¥ In 2005, Outside Magazine named Buena Vista, Colorado, one of the Best Towns in the U.S. Check out how this town, in the shadow of the Rockies, sprung up from nothing and developed into a symbol of the New Urbanism movement ¥ With its amazing natural beauty, exciting culture, and adrenaline-inducing activities, Colorado is one of America's most popular destinations. ¥ This book makes a great souvenir or gift

Sandra Forty is a journalist, editor, and historian who has written numerous books about art, architecture, travel and history. She lives in a small town beside the sea with her family in Devonshire, in the UK.

She is also the author of:
Americans Through the Lens
Ansel Adams in the National Archives
M.C. Escher
Art of the Japanese Masters
World History of Art
Remington