{"product_id":"african-americans-of-denver-paperback","title":"African Americans of Denver - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRonald J. Stephens Ph. D.\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLa Wanna M. Larson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBlack American West Museum\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe city of Denver was born during the great \"Pikes Peak or Bust\" gold rush of 1859 when flakes of placer gold were found where the South Platte River meets Cherry Creek. With the discovery of more gold, Denver became a boomtown, and African American pioneers began to arrive in search of prosperity and a better future. Initially, Denver's African Americans lived scattered throughout the city and in the Cherry Creek area. By the late 1890s, most had relocated to the Five Points Neighborhood. Many worked in Denver during the week and farmed their homesteads in Dearfield on the weekends. They often spent their holidays at Winks Lodge and summers at Camp Nizhone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 x 9.18 x 6.61 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763649904928,"sku":"9780738556253","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/48a1fd5a4d72f771a1263555d41c5701.webp?v=1780238016","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/african-americans-of-denver-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}