Colorado—The Bright Romance of American History

** "Colorado—The Bright Romance of American History" by F. C. Grable is a journey into the blossoming years of Colorado, chronicling significant moments and heroic individuals that forged the state's identity. The book emphasizes the human element within history, narrating stories of trailblazers, pivotal happenings, and the visionaries who sculpted Colorado’s trajectory. It commences with the ripples that followed Queen Isabella's death and Columbus's passing, leading to the dramatic Spanish conquests led by Hernando Cortez. The narrative unearths the ambitions of these voyagers while alluding to the hardships endured by native communities, setting the stage for understanding Colorado's narrative within the emergence of North America. **