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1) Famous Colorado women

Author

Ayer, Eleanor H

Series

Colorado chronicles volume 2

Pub. Date

c1981 (1982 printing)

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Brief biographies of eleven colorful women in Colorado history, such as Molly Brown, Evalyn Walsh McLean, and Florence Sabin. Includes suggestions for further study and reading.

2) Hispanic Colorado

Author

Ayer, Eleanor H

Series

Colorado chronicles volume 4

Pub. Date

[c1982]

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Presents the history and heritage of Hispanic Americans in Colorado beginning with sixteenth century exploration and ending with the Chicano movement of the present day.

3) The Colorado chronicles: Colorado wildlife

Author

Ayer, Eleanor H

Series

Colorado chronicles

Pub. Date

c1983

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Discusses the history of plant and animal life in Colorado as seen through its fossils.

4) Colorado businesses

Author

Thumhart, Suzanne

Series

Colorado chronicles

Pub. Date

c1984

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Surveys the industrial history of Colorado, examining the fur trading, mining, tourism, transportation, and hi-tech industries.

5) Colorado wonders

Author

Thumhart, Suzanne

Series

Colorado chronicles

Pub. Date

c1986

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Discusses the geology and geography of Colorado, examining how the mountains, plains, rivers, and caves were formed millions of years ago. Also describes weather conditions and national monuments, parks, and other attractions.