Author: Jan Murphy
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2016-11-01
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 1493023195
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →From the Anasazi cliff dwellings to tales of Buffalo Bill's bravado, and from an unsolved bank robbery in Denver to the murder of Jon Benet Ramsey, Colorado Myths and Legends examines a fascinating array of puzzling events, unsolved mysteries, and tragic crimes in the often troubled (but always compelling!) history of the Centennial State. Read about the mysterious French miner-turned-hotelier, the incongruous Great Sand Dunes that stretch for miles at the base of towering snow-capped mountains, and the strange disappearance of an entire ancient civilization.
Author: Stephanie Waters
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2014-08-12
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 1625850131
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Colorado is steeped in stories as unique as the people who settled it. Each wave of exploration and settlement brought new tales to explain the mysteries of this incomparable place. With extreme weather and breathtaking landscapes, it seems only natural that Colorado could play host to UFOs, stripper lightning and the Fountain of Love. From creation myths and rumored Aztec treasure to snow snakes and drunken house flies, professional yarn-spinner Stephanie Waters turns an eye to the ancient lore of the Centennial State.
Author: Stephanie Waters
Publisher:
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781626194816
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Explore the legends and discover the fascinating lore of Colorado"--
Author: Jan Murphy
Publisher: TwoDot
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780762743186
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Myths and Mysteries of Colorado examines true stories about the puzzling events, unsolved mysteries, and famous legends from throughout Colorado's history.
Author: Stephanie Waters
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Published: 2013-06-11
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 9781540207876
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Wild characters, diverse cultures, spooky myths and slippery sales schemes color Colorado's past. In a place where shameless showdowns and dusty shootouts over money, drink and women were once standard procedure, storytelling around campfires became an integral part of a rich heritage. From the jackalope and vampires to Indian curses and snake oil salesmen, the Centennial State has it all. Weirder still are the strange but true stories like that of the first body buried in La Junta's Fairview Cemetery, a man who landed there for refusing alcohol to a kid, and that of the hotel in Telluride that once offered a promotion that included funeral costs with your stay. While history may have neglected these silly, seedy and salacious stories, author Stephanie Waters has rediscovered Colorado's best forgotten tales.
Author: Stephanie Waters
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2013-06-11
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 161423986X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Wild characters, diverse cultures, spooky myths and slippery sales schemes color Colorado's past. In a place where shameless showdowns and dusty shootouts over money, drink and women were once standard procedure, storytelling around campfires became an integral part of a rich heritage. From the jackalope and vampires to Indian curses and snake oil salesmen, the Centennial State has it all. Weirder still are the strange but true stories like that of the first body buried in La Junta's Fairview Cemetery, a man who landed there for refusing alcohol to a kid, and that of the hotel in Telluride that once offered a promotion that included funeral costs with your stay. While history may have neglected these silly, seedy and salacious stories, author Stephanie Waters has rediscovered Colorado's best forgotten tales.