In Defense of Professor Goldrick: Colorado's First Schoolteacher and Newspaper Reporter
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.80 (748 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1635050782 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 186 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
When he died of pneumonia in 1882, everyone knew him, but knew very little about him. He was eccentric and blunt but also a very knowledgeable charmer. He was Colorado's first schoolteacher, first newspaper reporter, helped to establish the first library, and first Sunday school, and was elected the first superintendent of schools for Arapahoe County. Soon, he was writing as the first roving reporter for the newly formed Rocky Mountain News. He was dressed in a tall silk top-hat, a cut-a-way coat, kid gloves with a natty matching cravat, and he was instructing the oxen in Latin. Goldrick awed and stunned the pioneers in the dusty mining town of Auraria (later Denver) when he arrived driving the lead wagon of an ox-drawn caravan. The pioneers dubbed him ''Professor'' and began planning the camp's first school with him as teacher. O. This biography tells his story accurately for the first time.. J. Later, he established his own newspaper, the Rocky Mo
About the Author Goldrick biographer, Margaret McLean Truly, spent three decades tracking information about the brilliant, eccentric, elusive O. She obtained original letters written in the 1800s by the professor, his siblings, and his father, along with a diary written by Goldrick's older brother. Goldrick. The result is a well-documented first-time telling of the story of one of Colorado's most interesting pioneers. Truly located six of his great-great-nieces scattered from California to Pennsylvania. This led to the establishment of the Goldrick Family Collection at the History Colorado Center in Denver. . The author, a lifetime student of Colorado history, now l
J. The author, a lifetime student of Colorado history, now lives in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Goldrick. The result is a well-documented first-time telling of the story of one of Colorado's most interesting pioneers. This led to the establishment of the Goldrick Family Collection at the History Colorado Center in Denver. Bringing the letters together not only allowed her to document her work, but made it possible to weave a story based on the documents and
"A book for history buffs." according to Amazon Customer. I liked this book very much. Owen Goldrick could have been another Mark Twain. Well researched and packed with history and an easy read. Highly recommend.. The author as done an excellent job researching Owen Goldrick The author as done an excellent job researching Owen Goldrick. She has brought this quirky historical figure to light for all to appreciate and enjoy.