"Rock art, a modern misnomer that originated in Europe, is a categorical term that includes purposeful human modification of in-place rock surfaces by pecking, scratching, incising, engraving, drilling, carving, grinding, and painting to produce preconceived images. Thus, the bedrock grinding surfaces resulting from grinding activities to produce seed flour are not considered rock art, nor is a decorated pebble considered rock art."

Colorado History

a history of Northwestern Colorado

A history of Colorado from earliest times to the present. Focuses on three basic cultural traditions: Anglo-American, Native American, and Spanish-American.

H.A.W. Tabor and his bride Augusta left New England for Kansas and then to the Colorado Mountains to pursue wealth. They were a part of Denver's early history. Tabor became very wealthy and became lieutenant governor , U.S. Senator, politician, capitalist, parton of the arts, and an empire builder on a grand scale. He divorced Augusta and married a divorcee of the mining camps Baby Doe. He died a pauper. Three women shared his struggles, Augusta,...

A book about a father who grew up in the West.

Describes the rush to gold experienced in Colorado beginning in 1859. As a result of the rush, many new towns were founded. Includes photographs and historical accounts of Golden Gate City, Golden, Morrison, Mount Vernon, and other eventual Jefferson County communities.