The RockiesFrom the time of Coronado's discovery to the era of modern ski resorts and sport climbing routes, adventures have been lured irresistibly to the Rocky Mountains. The author traces the colorful history of the Rockies, focusing on the period that began in 1859 with the first gold strikes. The real and fabled attractions of gold, silver, furs, lumber, and lead brought swarms of people into the mountains, eagerly seeking wealth. A get-rich-quick spirit pervaded the Rockies, leading to lawlessness, violence, vigilantism, and political expediency. |
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THE SHAPING OF CHAOS | 1 |
NOTHING BUT SKY | 15 |
EACH HIS OWN WILD DREAMS TO TRY | 24 |
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