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Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots

Author : Caroline Bancroft

Publisher : Good Press

Page : 157 pages

File Size : 19,75 MB

Release : 2023-10-27

Category : History

ISBN :

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Caroline Bancroft's 'Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots' is a meticulously researched and insightful exploration of the abandoned settlements and hidden gems scattered throughout the American West. Through vivid descriptions and historical anecdotes, Bancroft brings to life the rich tapestry of these forgotten places, from the remnants of bustling mining towns to the majestic mountain landscapes that have captivated travelers for centuries. Her writing is both evocative and informative, painting a vivid picture of the unique history and culture of each location she explores. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of history, geography, and folklore in the American West. Caroline Bancroft, a renowned historian and author, has dedicated her career to uncovering the hidden stories of the American West. Her passion for preserving the region's history and heritage shines through in 'Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots', offering readers a glimpse into her deep knowledge and expertise on the subject. Bancroft's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a valuable resource for both scholars and casual readers alike, inviting them to discover the untold tales of the West's most intriguing places. I highly recommend 'Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots' to anyone with a curiosity for the history and folklore of the American West. Whether you are a history buff, a travel enthusiast, or simply appreciate a well-crafted narrative, Bancroft's book will transport you to a world of forgotten landscapes and untold stories, leaving a lasting impression on your understanding of the region's colorful past.





Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots

Author : Caroline Bancroft

Publisher : Big Earth Publishing

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 15,13 MB

Release : 1961

Category : History

ISBN : 9780933472242

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Forty-two of Colorado's romance-packed high country towns have their stories told with old and new photos, history, and maps.



Finding Gold in Colorado - Prospector's Edition

Author : Kevin Singel

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 466 pages

File Size : 30,49 MB

Release : 2018-05-26

Category :

ISBN : 9781719553469

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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.



Colorado Ghost Towns and Mining Camps

Author : Sandra Dallas

Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press

Page : 268 pages

File Size : 46,1 MB

Release : 1988-01-01

Category : History

ISBN : 9780806120843

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Depicts the history of more than one hundred Colorado towns abandoned after the end of the mining boom



Cerro Gordo

Author : Cecile Page Vargo

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 25,6 MB

Release : 2012

Category : History

ISBN : 0738595209

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High in the Inyo Mountains, between Owens Valley and Death Valley National Park, lies the ghost town of Cerro Gordo. Discovered in 1865, this silver town boomed to a population of 3,000 people in the hands of savvy entrepreneurs during the 1870s. As the silver played out and the town faded, a few hung on to the dream. By the early 1900s, Louis D. Gordon wandered up the Yellow Grade Road where freight wagons once traversed with silver and supplies and took a closer look at the zinc ore that had been tossed aside by early miners. The Fat Hill lived again, primarily as a small company town. By the last quarter of the 20th century, Jody Stewart and Mike Patterson found themselves owners of the rough and tumble camp that helped Los Angeles turn into a thriving metropolis because of silver and commercial trade. Cerro Gordo found new life, second to Bodie, as California's best-preserved ghost town.



Abandoned New Mexico

Author : John M. Mulhouse

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 27,55 MB

Release : 2020

Category : History

ISBN : 9781634992343

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Abandoned New Mexico: Ghost Towns, Endangered Architecture, and Hidden History encompasses huge swathes of time and space. As rural populations decline and young people move to ever-larger cities, much of our past is left behind. Out on the plains or along now-quiet highways, changes in modes of livelihood and transportation have moved only in one direction. Stately homes and hand-built schools, churches and bars--these are not just the stuff of individual lives, but of an entire culture. New Mexico, among the least-dense states in the country, was crossed by both the Spanish and Route 66; the railroad stretched toward every hopeful mine and outlaws died in its arms. Its pueblos are among the oldest human habitations in the U.S., and the first atomic bomb was detonated nearly dead in its center. John Mulhouse spent almost a decade documenting the forgotten corners of a state like no other through his popular City of Dust project. From the sunbaked Chihuahuan Desert to the snow-capped Moreno Valley, travel through John's words and pictures across the legendary Land of Enchantment.--Back cover.



Powder Ghost Towns

Author : Peter Bronski

Publisher : Wilderness Press

Page : 258 pages

File Size : 41,54 MB

Release : 2013-03-04

Category : Travel

ISBN : 0899975186

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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.



Ghosts of North Dakota

Author : Troy Larson

Publisher : Sonic Tremor Media

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 11,87 MB

Release : 2014-08

Category : Ghost towns

ISBN : 9780989096935

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Ghosts of North Dakota, Volume 3 is a 110 page, hardbound, full-color coffee table book featuring some of the best photos from the Ghosts of North Dakota project- photos of ghost towns, near-ghost towns, and abandoned places across the state of North Dakota, plus comments from the photographers, historical tidbits, and more. Places in this book include Antler, Marmarth, Arena, Sanish, Haymarsh, and Bathgate. Volume 3 also includes a 19 page special section on the abandoned Fortuna Air Force Station, and a map which includes most of the places featured in Volumes 1 through 3.