Colorado: A History in Photographs [Paperback]

Duane A. Smith (Author), Richard N. Ellis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2004

Photography in Colorado was encouraged as early as 1861, when newspaper editor William Byers wrote in the "Rocky Mountain News", 'Secure the shadow, ere the substance perish', and roused the citizenry to take photographs of their families, friends, landscape, homes, and mills in order to document their lives and share them with others. The revised edition of "Colorado: A History in Photographs" draws on this rich legacy, portraying Colorado's history in images taken from the frontier era to the present, all accompanied by a vivid, updated narrative. Presenting a broad view of countless aspects of life in Colorado and including 270 black-and-white photographs, this book will inform, entertain, and inspire all those who delight in learning more about the history of the Centennial State.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A remarkable collection of photographs that captures scenes seldom seen in print." -- Journal of the West

"A superb combination of text and photos that makes vivid and personal the history of Colorado." -- Colorado Libraries

"An evocative story in photographs as well as an energetic mini-history of the Centennial State." -- Western Historical Quarterly

About the Author

Richard N Ellis is professor and chair of the Department of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. Duane A Smith is professor of Southwest studies at Fort Lewis College and author of numerous books on Colorado and western history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: University Press of Colorado; 4 Revised edition (November 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870817892
• ISBN-13: 978-0870817892
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #603,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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