02218cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000180012824500540014626400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650800960041752012440051353400450175765300240180270000350182685600430186137182UtSlPG20260610133840.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a19010131  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF7211 aGrable, F. C.10aColorado—The Bright Romance of American History 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-08-23  aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Colorado—The Bright Romance of American History" by F. C. Grable is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the history of Colorado, weaving together tales of early explorers, pioneers, and significant events that have shaped the state. Grable's narrative seeks to illustrate the vibrant stories behind Colorado’s past, emphasizing human experiences and historical figures who contributed to its development.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a rich exploration of early American history, beginning with the fallout following the death of Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus. It vividly portrays the complexities of the early Spanish conquests, particularly through the eyes of Hernando Cortez and his subsequent efforts to dominate new lands. The narrative covers the hopes and dreams of these early explorers while hinting at the struggles and tragedies faced by the indigenous populations. From Columbus to the early encounters with Native American tribes, the opening portion establishes the groundwork for understanding the broader tapestry of Colorado's history and its connection to the newly discovered territories of North America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aColorado -- History1 aTrue, Allen Tupper,d1881-195540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37182