Product Description

Author Richard Wood profiles sixty of Colorado's late greats, both famous and notorious in this unique collection of brief yet compelling biographies. Included are singer John Denver, controversial writer Hunter S. Thompson, US Supreme Court Justice Byron White, queen of the Denver brothels, Jennie Rogers, and many more! A great read!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #672052 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 312 pages

Review
"Gives Colorado's quick a chance to learn about their dead. A unique combination of biography and history." -- Peter Blake, Rocky Mountain News

"Richard Wood's book should be required reading for every Coloradan-whether they are fourth-generation or newly arrived..." -- Congresswoman, Diana DeGette, 1st District, Colorado

Gives Colorado's quick a chance to learn about their dead. A unique combination of biography and history.
-Peter Blake, Rocky Mountain News


Richard Wood's book should be required reading for every Coloradan-whether they are fourth-generation or newly arrived.
-Congresswoman, Diana DeGette, 1st District, Colorado


It's an easy book to recommend. It's clear, informative, entertaining -- and bound to encourage further interest in regional history.
-Colorado Central Magazine, August 2006


Wood 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 2006

Here 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. Bender


So 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

It's an easy book to recommend. It's clear, informative, entertaining -- and bound to encourage further interest in regional history. -- Colorado Central Magazine, August 2006

Wood has a rare talent for distilling people's lives into short, informative biographies with zip and personality. -- Colorado Central Magazine, August 2006

About the Author
Richard Wood is a Denver lawyer and businessman, and was a reporter for the Rocky Mountain News. Here Lies Colorado is his first book.

Wood received his undergraduate degree in history at the University of Kansas, a law degree from Georgetown Law Center, and a masters degree in political science from New York University. In addition to practicing law in Denver, he was an executive with BellSouth, in Atlanta, and Westinghouse Broadcasting and Cable, in Los Angeles.

A native of Kansas City, he lives in Denver with his wife, Amy, and their two sons, Joe and Max.

Customer Reviews

an amazed and pleased reader
I wasn't thirlled when I was given this book as a present - but as soon as I read the first lively biography, I became a fan of this well-written, sprightly collection of biographies of the colorful, eccentric characters who people Colorado's history. This book adds a well-researched human touch to the history of the west, and anyone who loves that history will be captivated by it.

Here Lies a great peek into Colorado history
I thoroughly enjoyed Here Lies Colorado. It gave entertaining insight into some really colorful characters and the times in which they lived. The author writes well about his subjects who are wide-ranging. I'd read about a few people and then say to myself, "Okay, just one more"....again and again and again! Needless to say, I finished the book too quickly.

Colorado History Characters
Well written short biography's of some notable Colorado historical figures and some recent ones. Entertaining and informative.