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Book Synopsis Colorado Ghost Towns and Mining Camps by : Sandra Dallas
Download or read book Colorado Ghost Towns and Mining Camps written by Sandra Dallas and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Depicts the history of more than one hundred Colorado towns abandoned after the end of the mining boom
Book Synopsis Ghost Towns, Colorado Style: Northern region by : Kenneth Jessen
Download or read book Ghost Towns, Colorado Style: Northern region written by Kenneth Jessen and published by Jv Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Colorado Ghost Towns by : Robert L. Brown
Download or read book Colorado Ghost Towns written by Robert L. Brown and published by Caxton Press. This book was released on 1972-07 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press This is the third in Robert Brown's series of picturesque guidebooks to another era. In text and photographs he has captured the sense of the historic as well as the nostalgic of a new selection of ghost towns and mining camps that dot the back country byways and high mountain valleys of Colorado.
Book Synopsis Colorado's Best Ghost Towns by : Kenneth Christian Jessen
Download or read book Colorado's Best Ghost Towns written by Kenneth Christian Jessen and published by . This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From old mining camps high in the Rockies to Mesa Verde in the south to homestead villages in the east, Kenneth Jessen presents the top 105 ghost towns of Colorado, selected from his 40-plus years of exploring over 1,600 ghost towns throughout the state. Each ghost town comes to life through color photos and a brief history; complete with descriptive directions and map coordinates"--P. [4] of cover.
Book Synopsis St. Elmo, One of Colorado's Best Preserved Ghost Towns by : Philip Aleo
Download or read book St. Elmo, One of Colorado's Best Preserved Ghost Towns written by Philip Aleo and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: St Elmo is reckognized as one of Colorado's best preserved ghost town's. This new book documents the town's history and eventual reversal leading to the ghost town that exists today. numerous photos complete the book, showcasing the ghost town and how it looks today.
Book Synopsis Powder Ghost Towns by : Peter Bronski
Download or read book Powder Ghost Towns written by Peter Bronski and published by Wilderness Press. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its heyday, Colorado had more than 175 ski areas operating on the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, and while many of those resorts have shut down, their runs still shelter secret stashes of snow. Pristine slopes await backcountry powder hounds out to discover these chutes and steeps, bunny hills and bumps. Chronicling the history of more than 36 of these "lost resorts," Powder Ghost Towns provides the beta for how to ski and board these classic runs today, with comprehensive information on trailheads, where to skin up, and the best descents. Coverage ranges from southern Wyoming's Medicine Bow Mountains to the Colorado-New Mexico border, including famous old resorts like Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Author :Kevin Singel Publisher :Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN 13 :9781719553469 Total Pages :466 pages Book Rating :4.5/5 (534 download)
Book Synopsis Finding Gold in Colorado - Prospector's Edition by : Kevin Singel
Download or read book Finding Gold in Colorado - Prospector's Edition written by Kevin Singel and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-26 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel guide book inspired by the gold prospecting origin of Colorado. Includes touring information on all the major towns founded as gold mining camps as well as summaries of each town's origin story. Includes reviews and recommendations on historic districts to visit, mines to tour, driving tours of ghost towns and places to gold pan. Includes information on 16 historic districts, 31 museums, 18 mines, 186 gold panning sites across the state of Colorado. Thoroughly researched to confirm public access to the panning sites (no private property or areas subject to mining claim has been included - unlike other books.)Written by a long-time Colorado resident and gold prospector. Based on years of research and field work.Get your share of the gold by prospecting for it in historic, urban, and remote locations across the gold districts of Colorado.
Book Synopsis Abandoned Northern Colorado by : Jeff D. Eberle
Download or read book Abandoned Northern Colorado written by Jeff D. Eberle and published by America Through Time. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Covered in this book are the areas of Colorado north of the Arkansas River and east of the Rocky Mountains. Inside you will find images of the ghost towns, dormant grain elevators, forgotten cemeteries, and abandoned homesteads of Colorado's prairie."--from back cover.
Book Synopsis Ghost Towns of the West by : Philip Varney
Download or read book Ghost Towns of the West written by Philip Varney and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ghosts Towns of the West is the essential guidebook to the glory days of the Old West! Ghost Towns of the West blazes a trail through the dusty crossroads and mossy cemeteries of the American West, including one-time boomtowns in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The book reveals the little-known stories of long-dead soldiers, American Indians, settlers, farmers, and miners. This essential guidebook to the historic remains of centuries' past includes maps, town histories, color and historical photographs, and detailed directions to these out-of-the-way outdoor museums of the West. Plan your road trips by chapter--each section covers a geographic area and town entries are arranged by location to make this the most user-friendly book on ghost towns west of the Mississippi. Ghost towns are within a short drive of major cities out West, and they make excellent day trip excursions. If you happen to be in or near Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, or El Paso, for example, you ought to veer towards the nearest ghost town. Western ghost towns can also easily be visited during jaunts to national parks, including Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Crater Lake, Mount Rainier, Glacier, Yellowstone, and many others throughout the West. Ghost Towns of the West is a comprehensive guide to former boomtowns of the American West, covering ghost towns in eleven states from Washington to New Mexico, and from California to Montana. This book has everything you need to learn about, visit, and explore a modern remnant of how life used to be on the Western range"--
Book Synopsis Ghost Towns of Colorado by : Philip Varney
Download or read book Ghost Towns of Colorado written by Philip Varney and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for adventure as Philip Varney and John Drew take you on a tour of Colorado’s most fascinating historic mining camps and ghost towns. Ghost Towns of Colorado provides comprehensive information on more than 90 towns and sites from Cripple Creek to Leadville; from Silverton to Georgetown and Crested Butte to help you discover this engaging region for yourself. If you’re an armchair visitor, you’ll appreciate the rich color photos and descriptive text that bring the region to life; if you’re an actual visitor you’ll appreciate the directions and the many maps that make traveling the area a breeze. Chapters are arranged geographically by regions, and Varney provides precise directions and mileage to sites, plus information on what roads can be reached via car, truck, or 4-wheel drive. Philip Varney is also the author of Ghost Towns of Northern California. He has written books on ghost towns in Arizona and in Southern California. Photographer John Drew, along with his wife Susan, teamed up with Varney for Ghost Towns of Northern California. He has photographed ghost towns throughout the West.
Book Synopsis Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots by : Caroline Bancroft
Download or read book Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots written by Caroline Bancroft and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots" by Caroline Bancroft offers a fascinating exploration of ghost towns and mountainous regions that are rich in history and mystery. Bancroft's vivid descriptions and historical insights bring these unique locations to life, making this book an exciting and informative read for those intrigued by the allure of abandoned places and the stories they hold.
Book Synopsis Colorado Traveler - Colorado Ghost Towns by : Carolyn Bauer
Download or read book Colorado Traveler - Colorado Ghost Towns written by Carolyn Bauer and published by American Traveler Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As you travel the state, read about the life and times of people from years past. An excellent map in the centrefold, and driving directions on each page make it easy to find the ghost towns, some now abandoned and others alive with new "pioneers".
Book Synopsis Ghost Towns of the Colorado Rockies by : Robert L. Brown
Download or read book Ghost Towns of the Colorado Rockies written by Robert L. Brown and published by Caxton Press. This book was released on 1968 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press This book features information and travel directions for sixty of Colorado's ghost towns and mining camps. There is an informal history of each town, along with early and contemporary photographs to aid in site identification.
Book Synopsis Ghost Towns of California by : Philip Varney
Download or read book Ghost Towns of California written by Philip Varney and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2012-07-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghost Towns of California is a guidebook to the state's best boomtowns. Once thriving, these abandoned mining camps and pioneer villages still ring with history. Ghost town expert Philip Varney equips you with everything you need to know to explore these remnants of the past. Featured are color maps, driving and walking directions, town histories, touring recommendations, and stunning color photography of 70 sites, including the famous Bodie. Come see where it all started at the mother lode, and trace the great migration throughout the region. Visit the northern mines and the ghosts of San Francisco Bay, the Eastern Sierra, Death Valley, and the Mojave Desert. This is the essential guidebook to the glory days of the Old West!
Book Synopsis Tomboy Bride by : Harriet Fish Backus
Download or read book Tomboy Bride written by Harriet Fish Backus and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A true pioneer of the West, Harriet Backus writes about her amusing and often challenging experiences with heart felt emotion and vivid detail. New foreword by Pam Houston and afterword by author's grandson Rob Walton are featured.
Book Synopsis Atlas of Colorado Ghost Towns by : Leanne C. Boyd
Download or read book Atlas of Colorado Ghost Towns written by Leanne C. Boyd and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Ghost Towns of the Mountain West by : Philip Varney
Download or read book Ghost Towns of the Mountain West written by Philip Varney and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2010-07-04 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rocky Mountain and Great Basin states are the heart of ghost-town country. Once-bustling pioneer outposts, mining camps, lumber towns, and railroad villages stand today as reminders of the glory days of gold rushes, industrial progress, and that pioneering spirit of the Old West. This book guides readers to the fascinating and scenic ghost towns of Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Nevada. Varney highlights popular tourist destinations as well as out-of-the-way spots unfamiliar even to natives of the region. Maps, historical background, and stunning color photographs bring to life dozens of ghost towns and provide practical information for exploring this fascinating chapter of American history.
