“I can’t think of a more enjoyable way to learn our state’s history than to spend a few hours in the company of this remarkable writer.”

“Often when we read about icons of Colorado’s past—like path-breaking medical scientist Dr. Florence Sabin, enduring Ute leader Chipeta, and survivor Margaret Tobin Brown—we wonder what they’d make of their former stomping grounds today.  Women’s historical experiences in particular leave us with as many questions as answers.  Colorado Phantasmagorias–a mix of real history, time travel, speculative fancy, and practical tour guide–explores Colorado from a fresh ‘then and now’ perspective.  Joan Jacobson grounds her biographies in scholarly research, mixing in imagination to reveal the human aspect.  I highly recommend this fresh trip through our state’s history.”

“What a fun way to learn about characters from Colorado. This book is packed with stories to guide you to many exciting adventures where the action took place.”

Joan Jacobson's entertaining and insightful book is an imaginative linking of past to present. She brings these key Coloradans back to life in a way typical nonfiction can't.

“Colorado Phantasmagorias is an apt title for a highly imaginative work about some of the Centennial State’s most notable men and women. What Joan Jacobson has done is what historians seek to do but rarely achieve – evoke empathy for historical figures. The dialogue may be fictional, but the characters are very real. She captures the essence of some truly remarkable Coloradans.”