Here Lies Colorado: Fascinating Figures in Colorado History
Gives Colorado's quick a chance to learn about their dead. A unique combination of biography and history.-Peter Blake, Rocky Mountain NewsRichard Wood's book should be required reading for every Coloradan-whether they are fourth-generation or newly arrived.-Congresswoman, Diana DeGette, 1st District, ColoradoIt's an easy book to recommend. It's clear, informative, entertaining -- and bound to encourage further interest in regional history.-Colorado Central Magazine, August 2006Wood has a rare talent for distilling people's lives into short, informative biographies with zip and personality.-Colorado Central Magazine, August 2006--Colorado Central Magazine, August 2006Here Lies Colorado reveals the rich and diverse stories of those who have contributed and shaped the cultural landscape of the Centennial state. Skillfully weaving historical background with short vignettes of his subjects, author Richard Wood provides well-written, lively sketches of deceased Coloradans. These stories compellingly link Colorado's history to its future.-Colorado Supreme Court Justice Michael L. BenderSo much attention has been placed on architecture (that is, historic buildings and sites) within the historic preservation movement it s crucial to supplement these efforts with well-organized and readable historical information about Colorado s people, its leaders, and its legends for future generations. Dating from 1820 to 2005, Here Lies Colorado is almost two hundred years of information about the men and women who made history in our state. It certainly makes our cemetery tours more complete and helps build appreciation for that hallowed ground.-Elizabeth Schlosser, preservationist and candidate for mayor of Denver in 2003---Elizabeth Schlosser, preservationist and candidate for mayor of Denver in 2003Here Lies Colorado reveals the rich and diverse stories of those who have contributed and shaped the cultural landscape of the Centennial state. Skillfully weaving historical background with short vignettes of his subjects, author Richard Wood provides well-written, lively sketches of deceased Coloradans. These stories compellingly link Colorado's history to its future.-Colorado Supreme Court Justice Michael L. BenderSo much attention has been placed on architecture (that is, historic buildings and sites) within the historic preservation movement it s crucial to supplement these efforts with well-organized and readable historical information about Colorado s people, its leaders, and its legends for future generations. Dating from 1820 to 2005, Here Lies Colorado is almost two hundred years of information about the men and women who made history in our state. It certainly makes our cemetery tours more complete and helps build appreciation for that hallowed ground.-Elizabeth Schlosser, preservationist and candidate for mayor of Denver in 2003---Elizabeth Schlosser, preservationist and candidate for mayor of Denver in 2003