Marshall Sprague (1909–1994)

"Here is one story where all of the forces, good and bad, which built the nation and destroyed the red man’s world."


Many notable historians have written about the 1879 tragedy at the White River Indian Agency. Although controversial, everyone of them uses this landmark book in their research. One must read the detail of the events to understand the context that led to the eventual fate of the Ute reservations.

A nice history of the state

I attended the Air Force Academy from 1969-1973 and fell in love with Colorado Springs and the suroounding area - although I do not particularly care for what has happened since I left. This is a thoroughly engaging biography of the city, although Sprague is not always the most engaging writer.

How people behave in the presence of possibilities of wealth - this story of the Cripple Creek Gold mines near Colorado Springs below the crests of the Sangre de Cristos -- in the hands of a great story-teller.