The history of Denver! Perfect for any history buff or book worm. This also would make a perfect coffee table book. Known as the most populous city in Colorado, Denver is called the Mile High City, where urban lifestyle meets laidback outdoor beauty. From its world-class cultural attractions to its innovative craft breweries, Denver is a flourishing modern city. But, do you know the history of Denver?Art meets history when you thumb through this easy-to-read volume. The present site of Denver was only a stop on the Oregon Trail in the early 1800s. The discovery of gold at Cherry Creek ignited the Gold Rush of 1859. Denver was a Wild West Mining town that evolved into the Queen City of the Plains. Get to know more about Colorado's Capital City by purchasing Denver: A Silver Past, A Golden Future, a hardcover coffee table book replete with antique prints, past historical photos, vintage postcards, and memorabilia.Own this coffee table book now and take home a piece of Denver with this historical book:• Perfect History Book for Adults and Children Alike – Readers of all ages are in for a treat. Enjoy exploring the pages of this hardcover book. History unfolds with each page of graphic design and interactive postcards, accompanied by an easy-to-read text. You will learn about Denver and its colorful past with each turn of a page.• A Vintage Book Décor for Anyone Who Enjoys Visual Arts – Denver has gone through tough times, including lawlessness, floods, fire, and attacks by Rocky Mountain locusts. Despite these setbacks, Denver survived to become the most important city in Colorado. Denver grew as a business center for ranching and farming, oil and gas exploration, finance, and tourism.• An Exciting Coffee Table Book as a Home Accent – This hardcover book effortlessly becomes part of your home or Denver rental accommodations decoration. This coffee table book lures readers to pick it up and flip through the pages.• A Great Coffee Table Book for Gift Giving – If you are looking for a thoughtful gift to give to newlyweds, new homeowners, or newcomers to Denver, this book is an easy choice. This book is an ideal gift for corporate gatherings, destination weddings, or real estate closings.STUNNING VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS – If you appreciate historical photos, then you will love this book. Also included is an assortment of graphics: antique prints, memorabilia, paintings, maps, and vintage postcards. All these graphics combine to depict the life of and vibrancy of Denver beautifully.EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF DENVER – Grab this coffee table book to know more about the famous Mile High City. Beginning as a casual stop on the way to Oregon, the discovery of gold near Cherry Creek ignited the Gold Rush of 1859. Denver was an unruly mining settlement that slowly transformed into a center of agriculture, earning its reputation as a ‘cow town’. Connection to a transatlantic railroad was critical to its growth and establishment as the West's most important business hub. Denver became the capital city of Colorado. The new millennium has brought educated youth, progressive mass transit ideas, and an urban population concerned about its outdoor environment.BASED ON ARCHIVES AND STORIES FROM RESIDENTS – Compiled, researched, and authored by Colorado resident Susan Dalton. With her interest in local history and her curiosity about the past, she has uncovered various stories and photographs that will genuinely interest you.INCLUDES 18 DETACHABLE POSTCARDS – Inside, you will find 18 postcards that you can pull out, send to friends, or share with your family so that they, too, will have a sense of Denver's rich and colorful history.SECURED WITH A HARDBOUND COVER – This coffee table book is durable as it comes with a hardbound cover that will protect your vintage book décor.
