Duane Smith covers an amazing amount of history for such a "quick" history. He begins with the Spanish, then talks of the Colorado gold rush, the San Juan rush and the formation of the town. He discusses the importance of the railroad, the ties to Durango and reviews what it was like to live in this rough and tough mining town. He devotes whole chapters to baseball at 9,000 feet, the deadly influenza epidemic, and Silverton during World War II. As Duane puts it, "Savor and learn, for the past has much to tell us".
Mining America is a vivid account of the damage wrought by almost two centuries of mining, but its main focus is on the conflicting attitudes behind the destruction and on society's responses. Veteran author and historian Duane Smith asserts that the marriage of mining and environmental issues was bound to touch America's sensitive pocketbook nerve - but the question now is, are all groups willing to pay the price?
Durango Diary II is the story of Durango, Colorado from its very early years through World War II. Duane Smith's eye for detail brings the eras to life, from the Silver Panic of 1893 to the post-war boom of the 1940s. Why were cows roaming up and down the Boulevard? What did a pound of butter cost in 1940? Where were the best country dances or church socials? How did women's roles change in Durango? And what was the town like when Prohibition shut down all the saloons? Durango Diary II not only shows us how Durango got where it is today, but also how some things never change. It covers the good times and the bad, with a few scandals along the way.
A collaborative photo-history of the natural beauty of the narrow-gauge railroads and mountain trails leading to the San Juan Mountains' mining camps, boomtowns, and ghost towns.
This is a lively history of three Rocky Mountain states in the twentieth century. With the sure hand of an experienced writer and the engaging voice of a veteran storyteller, the well-known historian Duane A. Smith recounts the major social, political, and economic events of the period with verve and zest. Smith is thoroughly familiar with his subject and has a genuine enthusiasm for the history of the region. Written with the general reader in mind, Rocky Mountain Heartland will appeal to students, teachers, and “armchair historians” of all ages. This is the colorful saga of how the Old West became the New West. Beginning at the end of the nineteenth century and concluding after the turn of the twenty-first, Rocky Mountain Heartland explains how Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming evolved over the course of the century. Smith is mindful of all the factors that propelled the region: mining, agriculture, water, immigration, tourism, technology, and two world wars. And he points out how the three states responded in varying ways to each of these forces. Although this is a regional story, Smith never loses sight of the national events that influenced events in the region. As Smith skillfully shows, the vast natural resources of the three states attracted optimistic, hopeful Americans intent on getting rich, enjoying the outdoors, or creating new lives for themselves and their families. How they resolved these often-conflicting goals is the modern story of the Rocky Mountain region.
Though the mining boom has passed, the railroad endures. riders board the train filled with a sense of adventure and excitement much like their predecesoors first did 129 years ago..."--P. [4] of cover.
The first biography to give full attention to Tabor's mining, business, and political activities as well as to his matrimonial escapades, this is a careful and detailed portrait of a man so extraordinary that even in his own lifetime the facts were largely obscured behind the legend.
Set in the distant future, Donrazor Landfall pilots his own space-going medium freighter for Inter-Space Freight Services, Ltd. Don's quiet new life is about to be disrupted. Don retired from his life as an Enforcer on his own terms. Yet, even in the far reaches of the Galaxy, one's past has a way of catching up. Anonymity isn't possible when the people and places of that past seem to never leave you alone. This was especially true of Enforcers, assassins, or contract killers. No matter how much you change your career, your looks, and your "official" background, the past is never guaranteed to be your friend. Don always said only the dead could be trusted. And this woman from his past was dead. She admitted it freely.
ESSAYS ON NUBIAN CULTURE explains the African origins of modern civilization. This fascinating work illustrates the relationship of the cultural process to the development of civilization, & documents the historical wonders of the ancient Nubians. This book gives new clarity to terms such as "Nubian queen" & "Nubian prince" that have found their way into the lexicon of today's youth. ESSAYS ON NUBIAN CULTURE contains 11 full color illustrations. This powerful book is must reading for anyone interested in understanding Africa's contributions to modern society. It is an excellent supplement for social studies, political science &/or ethnic studies programs. To view our complete family of materials, visit our Internet website at http://www.pyramidconcepts.com. Order from: The Azimuth Press, 3002 Danya Drive, College Park, GA 30349. 770-994-9449, FAX: 770-996-6928. Cloth, 138pp., ISBN 1-886218-02-1, $14.95.
The only peace retired Enforcers usually find is the peace of death. Donrazor Landfall refuses to accept that fate. In his new profession, freight runs through the cold of space provide relative safety from his lethal past and the secret war h'd been pulled into. But those trips yield no sustenance to a spirit starved for something more. The Mortuus have withdrawn, telling him not to seek Mura who awakened something inside he'd thought long dead. Cryptic advice from the people he trusts the most abounds with risk. They can't understand how following it could ultimately lead to his end as with so many others of his former profession. Then he accepts an unusual assignment. It is one that brings him face-to-face with the only other woman from his past who holds the power to shatter his safe life among the stars, or to fill the void that plagues his soul"--
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.