Reminiscences Of General William Larimer And Of His Son William H. H. Larimer Two Of The Founders Of Denver City

Before Denver was a city on the map, it was a risky dream on the edge of the American frontier. These were uncertain, hungry days. In this american frontier memoir, William H. H. Larimer looks back on the intertwined lives of his father, General William Larimer, and himself, two of the founders of Denver City. Blending pioneer family biography with reflection, he traces how ambition, hardship, and faith in westward expansion shaped a defining story of the 19th century Colorado frontier. More than local nostalgia, these reminiscences offer a clear first-hand window onto early Denver Colorado history and the Colorado gold rush era, from rough settlement to emerging civic life. Woven through the narrative are observations of community, ambition, and everyday survival, placing it among classic american west pioneer histories and westward expansion narratives. For western history students and general readers interested in denver city founders history and colorado pioneer settlement, it opens a human perspective on how the American West was imagined, built, and endured. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Presented as a careful classic frontier memoir edition, it is an ideal gift for history buffs and a rewarding primary source for scholars and collectors alike.

Author:

William H H Larimer

Publisher:

Alpha Edition

Publication Date:

March 15, 2021

Number of pages:

298 pages

Language:

English

Binding:

Paperback

ISBN-10:

9354485871

ISBN-13:

9789354485879