Trails of the Smoky Hill
Trails of the Smoky Hill

Author: Wayne C. Lee

Publisher: Caxton Press

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780870042768

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Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press First it was Coronado in 1540; then came Vilasur, Bourgmont, Pike an Fremont. All of these explorers found the Smoky Hill valley to be among the riches buffalo pastures on the continent. When gold was found in Cherry Creek and the miners and settlers soon learned that the Smoky Hill River and the trails that ran along it provided the shortest path to Denver and thus the gold in the Rockies the resulting conflict between native peoples wanting to protect their hunting grounds and the encroaching white men became the stuff of legend.

Aurora
Aurora

Author: Sherah J. Collins

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780738548241

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Aurora began as the town of Fletcher, named after the Denver businessman who had staked out the original four square miles for resale along with associates Samuel and Francis Perry. In 1907, burdened with debt from their founder and seeking a fresh start, the inhabitants of Fletcher petitioned to have the town renamed, and in April, it was officially dubbed the Town of Aurora. These first settlers overcame many obstacles on the bare, dry land that Maj. Stephen Long, an early explorer, called "the Great American Desert." The outbreak of World War I brought revenue to the area's farmers as food prices soared, and Fitzsimons Army Hospital was established in 1918. Over the years, the scarcity of water has been a persistent problem, but Aurora has nonetheless grown from a quiet farming community to a sprawling city covering over 144 square miles.

Heart of the Trail
Heart of the Trail

Author: Mary Barmeyer O'Brien

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-05-01

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1493026682

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Updated and expanded for its twentieth anniversary—the beloved book that tells the stories of the women who traveled West. In Heart of the Trail Mary Barmeyer O'Brien beautifully captures the triumphs and tribulations of women who crossed the American frontier by wagon during the great Western migration of the mid nineteenth century. While their stories are widely different, each of these remarkable women was inspiring, courageous, and resourceful. From the successes of mountaineer Julia Anna Archibald to the grueling trials of Mary Powers, these stories reflect the adventure and hardship experienced by the thousands of women who took to the trails. The legacy of their letters and diaries, most written on the trail, is a fascinating addition to understanding the history of the West. Mary Barmeyer O'Brien’s books on the pioneer experience include The Promise of the West; Jeannette Rankin: Bright Star in the Big Sky; Outlasting the Trail: The Story of a Woman's Journey West; May: The Hard-Rock Life of Pioneer May Arkwright Hutton; and Across Death Valley. She lives in Polson, Montana.

Buffalo Bill and the Overland Trail
Buffalo Bill and the Overland Trail

Author: Edwin Legrand Sabin

Publisher:

Published: 1914

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13:

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A fictionalized account of the bravery, hardships, and courageous spirit of Buffalo Bill and the many early trail blazers who contributed to the growth of this country by conquering the great western plains and mountains.

Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Author: Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2020-02-18

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1469654865

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The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is an 1,175-mile destination trail that crosses North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey's Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks. It traverses 37 counties, 7 national parks and forests, and nearly a dozen state parks and historic sites. This is the first-ever guide to day hikes along the crown jewel of North Carolina foot trails. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the outdoors, this official guide from Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is your go-to companion for exploring all the trail has to offer, showcasing everything from scenic mountain vistas to surprising escapes in the state's Piedmont region and the wonders of coastal plain pocosins. Features include - 40 hikes carefully chosen to appeal to hikers of all experience levels - Helpful hike finder feature to identify the perfect hikes for birding, waterfalls, history, universal accessibility, and more - Turn-by-turn guidance and key points of interest for each hike - Full-color maps and photographs - Helpful information about the trail's history and ongoing development

School Leadership
School Leadership

Author: David Bennett

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-09-13

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1135379262

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This work challenges the notion that there is "one right way" to approach school leadership. Presenting key policies and approaches to organization and management of 14 school leaders from the UK and internationally, it seeks to reflect the diversity of approaches possible in given situations.

A Wild West History of Frontier Colorado
A Wild West History of Frontier Colorado

Author: Jolie Anderson Gallagher

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2011-09-15

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1625842015

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Jolie Anderson's collection of wild west tales focuses on the early frontier history of Colorado's plains and includes a look at some of the state's early pioneers like the "59ers" who promoted the state through travel guides and newspapers, exaggerating tales of gold discovery and even providing inaccurate maps to promote settlement in the plains; the perils of living and traveling the major gold routes the town of Julesburg relocated four times in a decade; feuds; Indian fights; outlaws, and even early rodeo history. These stories and events shaped the Colorado territory and are a rich glimpse into the early history of the state.