Harris B. Colorado and the Rockies: A Picture Memory

Crescent Books, 1990. — 72 p.The Spanish who explored and named Colorado couldn't find any reason to stay. The first American expeditions sent there concluded that the Rocky Mountains were unfit for cultivation and would never be any thing more than a wasteland. Westbound pioneers found them a barrier. But as you'll see in these pages,the mountains have endured and the state of Colorado has thrived in spite of these migivings.It is easy to appreciate why Colorado is among the most visited of all the fifty states. The Rockies soar to their greatest heights here and the land is rich in color and drama. Whether you are discovering the Centennial State for the first time, or rediscovering it after many years, this book will provide the perfect memory.