Project Gutenberg 2016-04-06 Public domain in the USA. 389 Bancroft, Caroline 1900 1985 Peterson, Daniel K. Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Cities and towns -- Colorado Extinct cities -- Colorado Colorado -- Guidebooks F721 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - American 214705 2025-09-20T14:47:25.074302 text/html 187208 2024-10-23T00:18:23 text/html 13164147 2025-09-20T14:47:33.073269 application/epub+zip 13165432 2025-09-20T14:47:27.759292 application/epub+zip 134142 2025-09-20T14:47:26.082339 application/epub+zip 13443117 2025-09-20T14:47:36.530334 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13404505 2025-09-20T14:47:31.167316 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194253 2022-09-23T14:20:56.140719 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 178529 2025-09-20T14:47:24.141340 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 158706 2024-10-23T00:18:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16797 2025-09-20T14:47:36.676245 application/rdf+xml 21835 2025-09-20T14:47:26.183318 image/jpeg 3532 2025-09-20T14:47:26.134322 image/jpeg 11935649 2025-09-20T14:47:25.407312 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia