James H. Pickering Knihy

Enos Mills' adventurous tales of the Rocky Mountain wilderness showcase his resilience and passion for nature. Through thrilling encounters with snowstorms and wildlife, Mills brings to life the beauty and challenges of the landscape. James Pickering, an expert on Mills, curates these engaging stories, allowing readers to experience the early 20th-century Colorado wilderness through Mills' eyes. The collection not only highlights Mills' adventures but also emphasizes his pivotal role in the establishment of Rocky Mountain National Park.

The book chronicles the evolution of Estes Park from its discovery by Joel Estes in 1859 to the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915. It highlights significant events such as the ascent of Longs Peak and early explorations of the area's rugged terrain, showcasing the transformation of the region into a popular mountain resort community.

A biographical history of entrepreneur, philanthropist and transportation innovator Freelan Oscar (F.O.) Stanley of Kingfield, Maine, who together with his twin brother, F.E., achieved success manufacturing photographic dry plates and the Stanley Steamer automobile. Forced to move West with tuberculosis, Stanley found refuge in Estes Park, Colorado, and spent the rest of his life building up the small, rustic western town into a world-class resort. With the palatial Stanley Hotel as his centerpiece, Stanley promoted the West and fostered the new industry of automobile tourism. This book brings to life one of the West's (and East's) true fascinating characters.

Anthology of one hundred nineteenth- and twentieth-century short stories, including some genre fiction. Especially strong on American authors. Arranged alphabetically by author's name, then by title of story.

Textbook anthology of short stories and novellas with special, but not exclusive emphasis on US authors. The first edition included one hundred stories, but subsequent editions let the collection grow to 128 stories (13th edition). Each edition drops some stories (and authors) and adds others. The stories are listed alphabetically by author surname, and all editions include biographical notes on the author and a glossary of literary terms, both at the end of the book. The book also includes explanatory footnotes either defining currently infrequently used words or references to historical events and characters. Some of the more recent editions include complementary websites. A reader's guide and an instructor's manual for most editions have also been published.