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100 1 _aBancroft, Caroline,
_d1900-1985
245 1 0 _aUnique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-04-06
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots" by Caroline Bancroft is a historical account written in the 20th century. The work serves as a guidebook exploring the remnants of ghost towns in Colorado, delving into their rich histories and the landscapes surrounding them. Bancroft's expertise as a long-time Colorado resident shines through as she highlights forty-two ghost towns, sharing anecdotes and historical tidbits that reflect on the allure and fragility of these once-thriving communities. The opening of the book presents the author's profound love for Colorado's high country and underscores the significance of preserving these historical sites. She sets a tone of reverence for the past and provides a clear warning against vandalism and carelessness when visiting these areas, emphasizing their delicate state. Bancroft introduces the concept of ghost towns, describing not only their history but also their current conditions and accessibility for visitors. She shares personal memories and establishes a connection between herself and the reader, inviting them to embark on a journey through these mountain spots rich in stories and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCities and towns -- Colorado
653 _aExtinct cities -- Colorado
653 _aColorado -- Guidebooks
700 1 _aPeterson, Daniel K.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51678
999 _c92512
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