Overview
True Tales from Colorado’s Past
From the real first settlement of Pueblo to the death of “Buffalo Bill” Cody,
It Happened in Colorado gives readers a unique look at intriguing people and episodes from the history of the Centennial State.
Learn how a prehistoric tribe of one hundred men, women, and children killed and butchered nearly two hundred bison in one day. Read about the early days of the Denver Mint. And discover the sad story of what happened to Robert Ford after he murdered the infamous outlaw Jesse James.
In an easy-to-read style that’s entertaining and informative, popular western historian James A. Crutchfield recounts some of the most captivating moments in the history of Colorado.
Synopsis
True Tales from Colorado’s Past
From the real first settlement of Pueblo to the death of “Buffalo Bill” Cody,
It Happened in Colorado gives readers a unique look at intriguing people
and episodes from the history of the Centennial State.
Learn how a prehistoric tribe of one hundred men, women, and children killed and butchered nearly two hundred bison in one day. Read about the early days of the Denver Mint. And discover the sad story of what happened to Robert Ford after he murdered the infamous outlaw Jesse James.
In an easy-to-read style that’s entertaining and informative, popular western historian James A. Crutchfield recounts some of the most captivating moments in the history of Colorado.