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_aBancroft, Caroline, _d1900-1985 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aUnique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016 |
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| 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. | |
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