A significant contribution to historical geographies of American places, the conclusions add an important element to our understanding of real places, Colorado, American cities, and the American West. The book is excellent. Rex J. Rowley, Illinois State University
A nicely compiled and highly enjoyable history of the Colorado Springs region. The Denver Westerns Roundup
Harner expertly describes how Colorado Springs history shaped its landscape and culture and answers the question of what makes this place unique. . . . A beautifully written, well-researched, and welcome addition to the literature on sense of place as well as urban history and the history of the American West. Kansas History Harner proves to be an adept storyteller and polymath, bringing together multiple traditions in geographyincluding historical geography, landscape studies, urban theory, GIScience, and humanismto foster a truly rich understanding of Colorado Springs. The AAG Review of Books, David Havlick, University of Colorado
An important contribution to the literature interrogating the history of cities in the American West. The AAG Review of Books, Steven M. Radil, U.S. Air Force Academy
Expertly told and highly readable story about people, place, and environment woven together as a deep meditation on the concept of place identity. The AAG Review of Books, Yolonda Youngs, California State University San Bernardino
Testimony to Harners sustained commitment to place and region, a level of vigilance that few can muster. The AAG Review of Books, Kevin McHugh, Arizona State University Harners excellent study will no doubt become a benchmark in the historiography of [ Colorado Springs] and of Colorado as well. Journal of Cultural Geography
A highly detailed geographic and political portrait of Colorado Springs. . . . Recommended. CHOICE
"Colorado Springs profited from Pikes Peak and this reviewer has profited from Profiting from the Peak." Pacific Historical Quarterly
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