Rocky Mountain Divide
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The Great Divide
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Author : Gary Ferguson
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2004
The Great Divide written by Gary Ferguson and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
More than any other American landscape, the Rocky Mountains have prompted a remarkable medley of fierce, poetic dreams. For some 150 years this region served as a landscape of freedom for the black sheep of our culture: from the rebellious sons of wealthy industrialists to African American trappers; from affluent young women struggling for suffrage to the hippies of the 1960s, determined to turn their backs on the establishment. Gary Ferguson spins magnificent tales about these vivid charactersblazing a trail that leads us finally to modern adventure travelers bedecked in high-tech outerwear and toting satellite phones into the wild. From this spot on the crest of the continent comes a fresh look at how the nation's wild lands inspired some of our most cherished notions of freedom, as well as how much we stand to lose should our connections to those lands drift out of reach. 25 black & white photos, index.
Great Divide A Biography Of The Rocky Mountains
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Author : Gary Ferguson
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Release Date : 2006-07-01
Great Divide A Biography Of The Rocky Mountains written by Gary Ferguson and has been published by Turtleback Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-07-01 with History categories.
A captivating account of the geologic, historic, and cultural evolution of the Rocky Mountain region. More than any other American landscape, the Rocky Mountains have prompted a remarkable medley of fierce, poetic dreams. For some 150 years this region served as a landscape of freedom for the black sheep of our culture: from the rebellious sons of wealthy industrialists to African American trappers; from affluent young women struggling for suffrage to the hippies of the 1960's, determined to turn their backs on the establishment. Gary Ferguson spins magnificent tales about these vivid characters--blazing a trail that leads us finally to modern adventure travelers bedecked in high-tech outerwear and toting satellite phones into the wild. From this spot on the crest of the continent comes a fresh look at how the nation's wild lands inspired some of our most cherished notions of freedom, as well as how much we stand to lose should our connections to those lands drift out of reach. 25 black & white photos, index.
The Great Divide
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Author : Gary Ferguson
language : en
Publisher: Countryman Press
Release Date : 2006
The Great Divide written by Gary Ferguson and has been published by Countryman Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
A geological and cultural history of the Rocky Mountain region cites the contributions of such groups as African-American trappers, suffragettes, and the children of wealthy industrialists, in an account that offers insight into the region's roles in modern concepts about freedom and conservation. By the author of Hawks Rest. Reprint.
Rocky Mountain Divide
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Author : John B. Wright
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 2010-07-22
Rocky Mountain Divide written by John B. Wright and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-22 with Social Science categories.
The opposing forces of conservation and development have shaped and will continue to shape the natural environment and scenic beauty of the American West. Perhaps nowhere are their opposite effects more visible than in the neighboring states of Colorado and Utah, so alike in their spectacular mountain environments, yet so different in their approaches to land conservation. This study explores why Colorado has over twenty-five land trusts, while Utah has only one. John Wright traces the success of voluntary land conservation in Colorado to the state’s history as a region of secular commerce. As environmental consciousness has grown in Colorado, people there have embraced the businesslike approach of land trusts as simply a new, more responsible way of conducting the real estate business. In Utah, by contrast, Wright finds that Mormon millennialism and the belief that growth equals success have created a public climate opposed to the formation of land trusts. As Wright puts it, "environmentalism seems to thrive in the Centennial state within the spiritual vacuum which is filled by Mormonism in Utah." These findings remind conservationists of the power of underlying cultural values that affect their efforts to preserve private lands.
The Great Divide
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Author : Bryce S. Walker
language : en
Publisher: Silver Burdett Press
Release Date : 1973
The Great Divide written by Bryce S. Walker and has been published by Silver Burdett Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with History categories.
A lavishly illustrated description of the geography, wildlife and vegetation of the wilderness Great Divide area in the Rocky Mountains.
Rocky Mountain Divide
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Author : John Burghardt Wright
language : en
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Release Date : 1993-01-01
Rocky Mountain Divide written by John Burghardt Wright and has been published by University of Texas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-01-01 with Business & Economics categories.
The opposing forces of conservation and development have shaped and will continue to shape the natural environment and scenic beauty of the American West. Perhaps nowhere are their opposite effects more visible than in the neighboring states of Colorado and Utah, so alike in their spectacular mountain environments, yet so different in their approaches to land conservation. This study explores why Colorado has over twenty-five land trusts, while Utah has only one. John Wright traces the success of voluntary land conservation in Colorado to the state's history as a region of secular commerce. As environmental consciousness has grown in Colorado, people there have embraced the businesslike approach of land trusts as simply a new, more responsible way of conducting the real estate business. In Utah, by contrast, Wright finds that Mormon millennialism and the belief that growth equals success have created a public climate opposed to the formation of land trusts. As Wright puts it, environmentalism seems to thrive in the Centennial state within the spiritual vacuum which is filled by Mormonism in Utah. These findings remind conservationists of the power of underlying cultural values that affect their efforts to preserve private lands.
The Big Divide
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Author : David Sievert Lavender
language : en
Publisher: Castle Books
Release Date : 2001-07
The Big Divide written by David Sievert Lavender and has been published by Castle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-07 with History categories.
This reissue of Lavender's classic text tells the exciting story of America's bold westward expansion, man's quest for gold in the Rockies, and of the tragic banishment of the Native Americans and the ruinous and unchecked exploitation of some of America's richest land.
Rocky Mountain Divide
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Author : John Burghardt Wright
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Rocky Mountain Divide written by John Burghardt Wright and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Conservation of natural resources categories.
The opposing forces of conservation and development have shaped and will continue to shape the natural environment and scenic beauty, of the American West. Perhaps nowhere are their opposite effects more visible than in the neighboring state of Colorado and Utah, so alike in their spectacular mountain environments, yet so different in their approaches to land conservation. Through an exploration of the cultural and historical geography of each state, this study explains why Colorado has over twenty-five land trusts, which have conserved over 42,000 acres of privately owned land, while Utah has only one trust and 110 acres conserved. John Wright traces the success of voluntary land conservation in Colorado to the state's history as a region of secular commerce. As environmental consciousness has grown in Colorado, people there have embraced the businesslike approach of land trusts as simply a new, more responsible way of conducting the real estate business. In Utah, by contrast, Wright finds that Mormon millennialism, high birth rates, and the belief that growth equals success have created a public climate opposed to the formation of land trusts. As Wright puts it, "environmentalism seems to thrive in the Centennial state within the spiritual vacuum which is filled by Mormonism in Utah." These findings reveal the underlying cultural values that cause people to conserve or develop the land they occupy. They also remind conservationists of the need to consider the strength of these values in their efforts to preserve private lands.
The Mountain Divide
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Author : Frank Hamilton Spearman
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
The Mountain Divide written by Frank Hamilton Spearman and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with Fiction categories.
In this gripping adventure novel, the rugged landscape of the Rocky Mountains serves as the backdrop for a tale of love, intrigue, and danger. Readers will be swept away by the thrilling plot and vivid descriptions of the American West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Communities Of The Palmer Divide
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Author : Palmer Lake Historical Society
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions
Release Date : 2011-03
Communities Of The Palmer Divide written by Palmer Lake Historical Society and has been published by Arcadia Library Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03 with History categories.
Native American tribes once traversed the east-west anomaly of the Rocky Mountains known as the Palmer Divide as a passage between the high ranges and the Great Plains. Lying between Denver and Colorado Springs, and named for William Jackson Palmer, founder of Colorado Springs, the offshoot range divides the great Platte and Arkansas River systems. Settlers homesteaded, farmed, and ranched the area. Railroad construction in the 1870s led to towns supporting commerce and tourism, particularly in the western section of the Palmer Divide, in what eventually became known as the Tri-Lakes Area. The area drew tourists who enjoyed hiking, wildflowers, and the outdoors, and facilitated such local industries as ice harvesting, lumber milling, ranching, and potato farming. A vast area north of Colorado Springs, the Palmer Divide retains a picturesque rural nature and cohesive small-town feeling--creating such social events as the Rocky Mountain Chautauqua and the Yule Log Festival, as well as the enduring Palmer Lake Star on Sundance Mountain.