It Happened in Denver (It Happened In Series) 1st edition by Grace, Stephen (2007) Paperback

It Happened In...

by Stephen Grace

From gold rushes to urban renewal projects, It Happened in Denver includes twenty-five fascinating stories about events that shaped the Mile High City.

Genres: History

Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

About the author

Stephen Grace is the author of a novel and several nonfiction books. While caretaking a house where the poet T.S. Eliot lived, he studied novel writing with Stratis Haviaras, founding editor of Harvard Review. To publish a book about the historical cartography of Colorado, he worked with Library of Congress curators and with Vincent Virga, called "America's foremost picture editor." While researching a narrative nonfiction book about China, he sought out experiences as diverse as studying skyscrapers in Shanghai and trail running in Tibet. To write his most recent book, DAM NATION: HOW WATER SHAPED THE WEST AND WILL DETERMINE ITS FUTURE, he followed the flow of water across the topography of the West and charted currents throughout the region's history. He is currently at work on a book about the urban agriculture movement, which has led to him working on a trash truck in Denver and volunteering on an organic farm in Uganda.

Reviews

[Yecenia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an assigned reading for a class that I am currently taking and I surprisingly enjoyed it! It is unlike the traditional text book that has very dry material and simply throws facts at you. This book is composed of several different stories split in small, readable chapters. I especially enjoyed the story telling--it was as if I were reading short stories (which helped me enjoy/focus the material a lot more). I now have a better appreciation toward Denver overall, and am looking forward in learning even more!

[Aron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Steve is a good friend of mine and his latest book about the good the bad and the ugly of Denver's history was both fascinating and provided me with a new way to look at the city as I think about what happened here. Did you know that back in the day there were nothing but brothels and bars and no churches or schools in Denver??!! This is good stuff!

[Hockeygirl27 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book--a collection of short articles on Denver's rich history--from the Gold Rush, to weather disasters, Denver proves itself a city that is down but never out and comes roaring back from the brink every single time.

[Heather]

I teach CO history, so this would be a great book to read.

[Jessi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this, but wish there were pictures! :)

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating little snippets in Denver's history. I do wish there had been pictures, as I love old photos.

Recommend to anyone who has an interest in local history. Quick read.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I definitely liked the stories and made me want to read more!

Interesting to read Denver history when you live in the city!