A biographical history of entrepreneur, philanthropist and transportation innovator Freelan Oscar (F.O.) Stanley of Kingfield, Maine, who together with his twin brother, F.E., achieved success manufacturing photographic dry plates and the Stanley Steamer automobile. Forced to move West with tuberculosis, Stanley found refuge in Estes Park, Colorado, and spent the rest of his life building up the small, rustic western town into a world-class resort. With the palatial Stanley Hotel as his centerpiece, Stanley promoted the West and fostered the new industry of automobile tourism. This book brings to life one of the West's (and East's) true fascinating characters.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stanley Museum; Illustrated edition (July 1, 2000)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages / black and white
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1886727058
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1886727052
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.13 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.79 x 9.02 inches

James H. Pickering is Professor of English Emeritus at the University of Houston, where he served as dean, provost, and president. He has written or edited 30 books on Estes Park, Colorado, and the American West. Since 2006 Pickering has served as Historian Laureate of the Town of Estes Park, where he currently makes his home. His most recent book, Joe Mills of Estes Park (2013), was a finalist for the Colorado Book Award.