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Regional History Series #2
To Spare No Pains: Zebulon Montgomery Pike and His 1806-1807 Southwest Expedition
The ramifications of Zebulon Montgomery Pike’s Southwestern expedition were immense in every sense of the word. This book contains unique views on Pike's 1806-1807 Southwest Expedition, the politics of the time, and the popular use of Pike and his legacy in cultural and commercial endeavors.
Also included are Donald Jackson’s erudite article, How Lost was Zebulon Pike?; papers presented at the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum’s Speakers Series; the entertaining interpretive script for a historical puppet program; and an enlightening introduction by historian, writer, and musician Mark L. Gardner.
You can experience the 1906 Pike Centennial Commemoration events, as told by Edwin and Nancy Bathke, and Katie Davis Gardner’s article on the art inspired by Pikes Peak’s dominating presence.
Also included are Donald Jackson’s erudite article, How Lost was Zebulon Pike?; papers presented at the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum’s Speakers Series; the entertaining interpretive script for a historical puppet program; and an enlightening introduction by historian, writer, and musician Mark L. Gardner.
You can experience the 1906 Pike Centennial Commemoration events, as told by Edwin and Nancy Bathke, and Katie Davis Gardner’s article on the art inspired by Pikes Peak’s dominating presence.
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313 pages, Paperback
First published August 16, 2007
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February 15, 2020
After staring at that beautiful mountain every morning I decided to learn about a local hero on my ride in to work so I downloaded this series of lectures on Zebulon Pike from the Pikes Peak Library District. I knew next to nothing about him besides that he gave a name to a mountain and now I can actually bore my kids with facts about him. Mission Accomplished!
This is a ripped audio from an all day event held by the Pikes Peak Library District, The Pioneers Museum and the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce for the anniversary of Pikes exploration. It will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about Pike though you might have to look up a few pictures at home since as I said it is a ripped audio from a video.
This was short and well worth the minimal time effort and I learned quite a bit, everything from the Wilkens/Booth conspiracy to Gen Pikes death as a hero in the War of 1812. My only complaint would be that it was a bit repetitive but that's a given for a presentation of this type.
This is a ripped audio from an all day event held by the Pikes Peak Library District, The Pioneers Museum and the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce for the anniversary of Pikes exploration. It will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about Pike though you might have to look up a few pictures at home since as I said it is a ripped audio from a video.
This was short and well worth the minimal time effort and I learned quite a bit, everything from the Wilkens/Booth conspiracy to Gen Pikes death as a hero in the War of 1812. My only complaint would be that it was a bit repetitive but that's a given for a presentation of this type.
May 20, 2014
This is a collection of papers that went with a bicentennial commemoration of the exploration legacy of Zebulon Pike. Fascinating information about Wilkinson and double dealings - an episode of American history of which I was completely unaware. Some of the papers on tourism were a little dry towards the end, but the bulk were worthwhile. I'm glad Pike's expedition has received a little more attention, and perhaps it won't remain completely submerged by Lewis and Clark.
February 20, 2020
A friend of mine made a statement that really struck a nerve within me and really brought into light how little I know about Pikes Peak and especially my lack of knowledge on Zebulon Pike. So, I followed his lead and decided to educate myself on the topic in a more scholarly way, as opposed to just doing a Google search, and go through To Spare No Pains.
I am so glad I did. I really, really enjoyed everything I learned within To Spare No Pains.
Not only did a learn a ton of great American history, I also really enjoy reading about the struggles of men back in those times. Going against the elements, through unknown terrain, poorly supplied, and not the most highly trained.
I thought it was really neat too how Pike hiked over the Sagre de Cristo, CO mountain range, a place were I've actually been elk hunting. Also another connection, his journey to the top of Mount Rosa, CO, a place that I have been to many times and have tons of photos there as well. Very cool to know that Pike and his men and I may have walked down some of the same trails (I'm sure his weren't managed so nicely by Colorado Parks and Wildlife as mine were though, lol) and seen some of the same views.
It was definitely different times back then and it makes me laugh inside to myself when I have a short <1 mile walk in the "cold" with my modern clothing, shoes, etc., and when I see people complaining about things that so many people here in America in 2020 take for granted.
I haven't read much history, so this is a new genre for me and I absolutely loved it. I hope to throw in some history books into my reading journey every now and then as I say again, I really really enjoyed this.
As far as a 5/5 rating goes... considering the time and effort put into this symposium, the number of contributors, the history I've learned, the personal connections, and the fact that now I can actually speak somewhat intelligently on Zebulon Pike and Pikes Peak... why would I give this anything less than a 5/5?
If you don't know anything about Pike or Pikes Peak, or you are just a history buff... I highly recommend this.
I am so glad I did. I really, really enjoyed everything I learned within To Spare No Pains.
Not only did a learn a ton of great American history, I also really enjoy reading about the struggles of men back in those times. Going against the elements, through unknown terrain, poorly supplied, and not the most highly trained.
I thought it was really neat too how Pike hiked over the Sagre de Cristo, CO mountain range, a place were I've actually been elk hunting. Also another connection, his journey to the top of Mount Rosa, CO, a place that I have been to many times and have tons of photos there as well. Very cool to know that Pike and his men and I may have walked down some of the same trails (I'm sure his weren't managed so nicely by Colorado Parks and Wildlife as mine were though, lol) and seen some of the same views.
It was definitely different times back then and it makes me laugh inside to myself when I have a short <1 mile walk in the "cold" with my modern clothing, shoes, etc., and when I see people complaining about things that so many people here in America in 2020 take for granted.
I haven't read much history, so this is a new genre for me and I absolutely loved it. I hope to throw in some history books into my reading journey every now and then as I say again, I really really enjoyed this.
As far as a 5/5 rating goes... considering the time and effort put into this symposium, the number of contributors, the history I've learned, the personal connections, and the fact that now I can actually speak somewhat intelligently on Zebulon Pike and Pikes Peak... why would I give this anything less than a 5/5?
If you don't know anything about Pike or Pikes Peak, or you are just a history buff... I highly recommend this.
August 22, 2017
Educational but very repetitive
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