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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
Like many old mountain mining communities, Crested Butte began life in the feverous excitement of a Colorado gold and silver mining camp, only to see the rich discoveries quickly disappear. However, unlike so many communities that became ghost towns, Crested Butte switched to mining the huge local deposits of top-quality coal. Through both good times and bad, the coal mining was carried on until the 1950s. Then Crested Butte slid quickly into ?ghost town? status, only to be revived by the ski industry in the 1960s and 1970s.Certainly the coal mining industry is an unusual partner for a Colorado ski town, but for Crested Butte, coal and skiing are inseparably intertwined. Crested Butte is the story of poor immigrants, labor strife, dirty and extremely dangerous coal mining, the D&RG Railroad, and two rich and greedy companies called the Durango Trust and Colorado Fuel and Iron. Duane Smith illustrates how such a mixture can make for an amazing tale of intrigue, joy, and sorrow. As Smith puts it: ?Americans tend to make legends out of things they want to believe. We have tended to glorify gold and silver camps, while ignoring the immigrant and company-dominated coal community.?Unlike many coal towns, Crested Butte is a true Cinderella story. She was not left to die unrecognized in her squalor. She has become a premier ski town ? the queen of the ball.
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.
Roy Carpenter, harmonica-playing bluesman in 1957 Nashville, knows great music when he hears it. He also knows a dangerous woman when he looks at her . . . and finds her looking back. Beautiful Sallymae has a brutal husband--just the sort of guy to end up dead, with Roy taking the fall. Prize-winning western writer Troy Smith turns to the crime novel with dazzling results. A tough, passionate, honestly written tale. "One of the best crime novels I've read recently " James Reasoner. Publication date: February 24, 2011. Advertising in Mystery Scene Magazine.
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.
Jeremiah, a prophet to ancient Judah, said it: When the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that the Lord hath truly sent him. Fulfillment of prophecy is the test that has been applied through the ages to identify those who truly speak in the name of God. The Prophecies of Joseph Smith are written to bear witness that the Lord has spoken, in these last days, through Joseph Smith, the Mormon prophet. Contained in this book are hundreds of prophetic statements which have seen full and complete fulfillment.
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?
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 crusty Captain of a small freighter and her lifelong Ericusian crew member enjoy their time hauling freight among the systems of the galaxy. Their needs are simple. All they want are jobs to pay for fuel, supplies, and a smooth jump to the next star system. But sharks are out there. Pirates armed with cannons and missiles covet Callie's boxy little ship. Worse yet, illegible contracts and impossible conditions, the weapons of unscrupulous lawyers and customers also threaten to steal their livelihood. Good freight runs don't seem to be too much to ask. So, why does saving the Universe keep getting in the way?
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