02304cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000240011524500530013926400510019230000470024333600260029033700260031633800360034250000310037850801020040952011930051153400450170465300610174965300260181065300390183670000310187585600430190699900170194957923UtSlPG20260610134332.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF7211 aFrancis, Theresa V.10aCrystal River Saga: Lore of the Colorado Rockies 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2018-09-18 aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"Crystal River Saga: Lore of the Colorado Rockies" by Theresa V. Francis is a historical account written in the late 20th century. This book details the rich history of the Crystal River Valley and the town of Marble, Colorado, exploring significant events, personalities, and the changing landscape of the region over the years. It serves as both a narrative of local history and a guide for visitors interested in the area's natural beauty and historical significance. In the book, the author shares stories about Marble's evolution from a bustling mining town in the early 20th century to its decline and eventual revitalization as a tourist destination. Featuring anecdotes from various local residents and detailing significant events—from mining operations to natural disasters—the narrative captures the community spirit and resilience of those connected to the valley. The text not only highlights the natural splendor of the Crystal River and surrounding peaks but also sheds light on the personal experiences of individuals who shaped the town's history, illustrating the profound ties between the people and their environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aMarble industry and trade -- Colorado -- Gunnison County aCrystal River (Colo.) aGunnison County (Colo.) -- History1 aFrancis, William Lamartine40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57923 c98752d98752