Author: John Wesley Anderson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943829262
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Ute Indian Prayer Trees of the Pikes Peak Region is a book about Culturally Modified Trees, skillfully shaped by the hands of the indigenous people of Colorado, which can still be found today in the Pikes Peak Region. John Wesley Anderson shares the beginning of his journey into the past which led him across the ancestral homeland of the Ute to seek an understanding of these living Native American cultural artifacts. John shares the wisdom of the elders from the Reservations who believe at the beginning of time Creator brought them to the Shining Mountains. The Ute knew Pikes Peak by the name Tava, which means Sun Mountain. This is a story about the People of Sun Mountain and their sacred prayer trees.
Ute Indian Prayer Trees of the Pikes Peak Region
Author: John Wesley Anderson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943829262
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Ute Indian Prayer Trees of the Pikes Peak Region is a book about Culturally Modified Trees, skillfully shaped by the hands of the indigenous people of Colorado, which can still be found today in the Pikes Peak Region. John Wesley Anderson shares the beginning of his journey into the past which led him across the ancestral homeland of the Ute to seek an understanding of these living Native American cultural artifacts. John shares the wisdom of the elders from the Reservations who believe at the beginning of time Creator brought them to the Shining Mountains. The Ute knew Pikes Peak by the name Tava, which means Sun Mountain. This is a story about the People of Sun Mountain and their sacred prayer trees.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943829262
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Ute Indian Prayer Trees of the Pikes Peak Region is a book about Culturally Modified Trees, skillfully shaped by the hands of the indigenous people of Colorado, which can still be found today in the Pikes Peak Region. John Wesley Anderson shares the beginning of his journey into the past which led him across the ancestral homeland of the Ute to seek an understanding of these living Native American cultural artifacts. John shares the wisdom of the elders from the Reservations who believe at the beginning of time Creator brought them to the Shining Mountains. The Ute knew Pikes Peak by the name Tava, which means Sun Mountain. This is a story about the People of Sun Mountain and their sacred prayer trees.
Easy Hikes to the Hidden Past
Author: Rocky Shockley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578744605
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Well-researched historic discoveries with easy trail hikes, each with an exploration of trailside historic clues. This Pikes Peak Edition visits Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Cripple Creek, Canon City, Palmer Lake and more-urban trails to mountain hikes. Photos, trail maps and fun history trivia. Narration with personality.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578744605
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Well-researched historic discoveries with easy trail hikes, each with an exploration of trailside historic clues. This Pikes Peak Edition visits Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Cripple Creek, Canon City, Palmer Lake and more-urban trails to mountain hikes. Photos, trail maps and fun history trivia. Narration with personality.
Colorado Springs
Author: Elizabeth Wallace
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738520919
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This pictorial history shows the transition of Colorado Springs from a frontier town, founded in 1871 by William Jackson Palmer, to those years just prior to the city's exposive growth which started during World War II.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738520919
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
This pictorial history shows the transition of Colorado Springs from a frontier town, founded in 1871 by William Jackson Palmer, to those years just prior to the city's exposive growth which started during World War II.
Exploring the Old North End Neighborhood of Colorado Springs
Author: Jennifer Lovell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615444307
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615444307
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Colorado City Polygamists
Author: Benjamin G. Bistline
Publisher: Agreka Books
ISBN: 9781888106855
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Warren Jeffs is expanding into Texas. Their citizens, law enforcement, and government need an in depth understanding of polygamy, how they developed over the years, the strategies they employ, how they deal with outsiders. Not unlike Iraq, our country faces a serious violation of freedom and human rights. This is America, after all, -- and in America, we defend freedom
Publisher: Agreka Books
ISBN: 9781888106855
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Warren Jeffs is expanding into Texas. Their citizens, law enforcement, and government need an in depth understanding of polygamy, how they developed over the years, the strategies they employ, how they deal with outsiders. Not unlike Iraq, our country faces a serious violation of freedom and human rights. This is America, after all, -- and in America, we defend freedom
The Tunnels Under Our Feet
Author: Tracy Beach
Publisher: Johnson Books
ISBN: 9781555664589
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Have you ever seen a manhole cover with little glass circles in it and wondered why it was different from the others? Did you ever imagine that there were actually tunnels under the sidewalks? You'll be surprised to find out how many cities in Colorado had these tunnels. And they're still under our streets Those manhole covers imbedded with glass circles, many that have turned purple with age, allowed light into the tunnels below. The Tunnels Under Our Feet explores these tunnels, or what's left of them, with lively prose and interesting historical stories. Join the author on her dusty yet exciting adventures as she crawls through basements dodging spiderwebs looking for tunnel entrances, many of which are now fi lled in. But it's not hard to speculate where they go if you're diligent enough to follow the trail.
Publisher: Johnson Books
ISBN: 9781555664589
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Have you ever seen a manhole cover with little glass circles in it and wondered why it was different from the others? Did you ever imagine that there were actually tunnels under the sidewalks? You'll be surprised to find out how many cities in Colorado had these tunnels. And they're still under our streets Those manhole covers imbedded with glass circles, many that have turned purple with age, allowed light into the tunnels below. The Tunnels Under Our Feet explores these tunnels, or what's left of them, with lively prose and interesting historical stories. Join the author on her dusty yet exciting adventures as she crawls through basements dodging spiderwebs looking for tunnel entrances, many of which are now fi lled in. But it's not hard to speculate where they go if you're diligent enough to follow the trail.
Knock Knock
Author: Tammi Sauer
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338283251
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Bear is getting ready for a long winter nap when his friends come "KNOCK KNOCK" knocking! A hilarious tale from bestselling author Tammi Sauer and bestselling illustrator Guy Francis. Knock Knock is a fresh and innovative method of humorous storytelling that uses knock-knock jokes to tell the story of Bear and his woodland friends Raccoon, Rabbit, Turtle, and others. With each new visitor, Bear grows increasingly frustrated at his lack of peace and quiet. Little does Bear know that his friends have a surprise in store for him -- a happy hibernation party!"Knock, knock!""Who's there?""Justin.""Justin who?""Justin the neighborhood and thought I'd stop by."It's sidesplitting storybook fun!
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338283251
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Bear is getting ready for a long winter nap when his friends come "KNOCK KNOCK" knocking! A hilarious tale from bestselling author Tammi Sauer and bestselling illustrator Guy Francis. Knock Knock is a fresh and innovative method of humorous storytelling that uses knock-knock jokes to tell the story of Bear and his woodland friends Raccoon, Rabbit, Turtle, and others. With each new visitor, Bear grows increasingly frustrated at his lack of peace and quiet. Little does Bear know that his friends have a surprise in store for him -- a happy hibernation party!"Knock, knock!""Who's there?""Justin.""Justin who?""Justin the neighborhood and thought I'd stop by."It's sidesplitting storybook fun!
Historic Photos of Colorado Springs
Author: Sharon Swint
Publisher: Turner
ISBN: 9781596524378
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Colorado Springs has always held a special fascination for visitors. Early Indian tribes, trappers and hunters, the railroad builders, gold and silver prospectors, health seekers, tourists, and the military have all left their mark on the area. Set against magnificent Pikes Peak and the front range of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs enjoys a history rich with all that is authentically American. With the sesquicentennial anniversary of the area and its gold rush in 2009, this look back seems particularly appropriate. Historic Photos of Colorado Springs showcases nearly 200 photographs of the city, focusing on hallmarks of its past while paying homage to lesser known points of interest. Printed in striking black-and-white and handsomely bound, these vignettes of Colorado Springs are sure to delight the history buff, the curious student, and all citizens wishing to explore their colorful local heritage.
Publisher: Turner
ISBN: 9781596524378
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Colorado Springs has always held a special fascination for visitors. Early Indian tribes, trappers and hunters, the railroad builders, gold and silver prospectors, health seekers, tourists, and the military have all left their mark on the area. Set against magnificent Pikes Peak and the front range of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs enjoys a history rich with all that is authentically American. With the sesquicentennial anniversary of the area and its gold rush in 2009, this look back seems particularly appropriate. Historic Photos of Colorado Springs showcases nearly 200 photographs of the city, focusing on hallmarks of its past while paying homage to lesser known points of interest. Printed in striking black-and-white and handsomely bound, these vignettes of Colorado Springs are sure to delight the history buff, the curious student, and all citizens wishing to explore their colorful local heritage.
Brothels, Bordellos & Bad Girls
Author: Jan MacKell Collins
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826333438
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This look at prostitution in Colorado, 1860-1930, uncovers the lives and woes of "working girls" in mining towns such as Cripple Creek.
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826333438
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
This look at prostitution in Colorado, 1860-1930, uncovers the lives and woes of "working girls" in mining towns such as Cripple Creek.
The Snowmen Pop-up Book
Author: Caralyn Buehner
Publisher: Dial
ISBN: 9780803731806
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Snowmen play games at night when no one is watching.
Publisher: Dial
ISBN: 9780803731806
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Snowmen play games at night when no one is watching.