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James H. Pickering is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Houston's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from Northwestern University, and a B.A. from Williams College.
- Ph.D., Northwestern University
- M.A., Northwestern University
- B.A., Williams College
Dr. Pickering specializes in American literature and regional history, particularly focused on the American West and Rocky Mountain region. His work combines literary analysis with historical documentation, creating comprehensive narratives about mountain communities and their cultural development.
His recent publications focus on Colorado's history, mountain exploration, and regional development. Themes include tourism evolution, settlement patterns, and biographical documentation of key figures in Western history. The keywords across his work include American Literature, Historical Geography, Mountain Ecology, Urban Studies, and Adventure Writing.
- Historian Laureate of Estes Park, Colorado
- Houston City Council commendation
- Texas State Senate resolution of esteem
- Houston Urban League Quentin Meese Award
- Mentor of the Year, University of Houston
- Mortar Board 'Top Prof' award
He teaches courses in Introduction to Fiction, American Literature, and Literature of the American West. His email is jhpick@earthlink.net and office location is 234A Roy Cullen Building.
