Author: HOYT, PALMER (EDITOR AND PUBLISHER)
Title: This Is Colorado: Gold Rush Centennial Edition (Special Centennial Magazine Section of the Denver Post)
Description: Denver: The Denver Post, 1959. Softcover. A special softcover book published by the Denver Post in 1959 to commemorate the centennial of the discovery of gold and silver in the Colorado Rockies in 1859. The ensuing gold rush was known as "The Rush to the Rockies" and led to rapid growth in the area. With color photos throughout showing scenic and historic views around Colorado. Also with a chapter on the history of Colorado, with black & white photos and drawings. The text and photos are accompanied by lots of advertisements by local merchants. --- In glued binding with color photos to wraps. About 10.25 in. wide x 12.5 in. tall. ---- A well-preserved copy, though with age-toning & some creasing to leaves, 3 rubberstampings inside covers and prior owner's signature to front cover.; Quarto - 11 to 13 in. tall; 384 pages. Very Good .

Keywords: >>Photography >>History of Colorado & the Old West