Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots

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Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots

by Caroline Bancroft

EN·~2 hours·31 chapters

Chapters

31 total

Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots

0:19

The Author

4:35

UNIQUE GHOST TOWNS and MOUNTAIN SPOTS

0:12

Personal to the reader

7:19

⇐PLAN OF TOURS

1:11

From Central City

9:51

From Idaho Springs

7:16

From Georgetown

9:43

From Boulder

2:39

From Estes Park

2:21
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Description

This compact guide invites listeners on a vivid tour of Colorado’s high‑country relics, spotlighting forty‑two former mining settlements that still whisper their past across the Rockies. Each stop is paired with striking photographs and concise histories, while practical notes show which towns can be reached by car and which demand a short hike or a ride on a horse‑drawn trail. Maps drawn by a longtime local photographer help you trace routes from twenty‑two welcoming mountain towns, making the journey as approachable as it is adventurous.

The author’s deep family roots in Colorado history shine through, blending scholarly detail with a genuine love for the landscape. Alongside gentle reminders to tread lightly—no litter, no fires—the narrative treats these fragile sites with reverence, encouraging listeners to experience their drama without disturbing their quiet beauty. Whether you’re planning a road trip or simply indulging in a nostalgic wander through abandoned streets, the booklet offers an informative and heartfelt glimpse into the state’s vanished frontier towns.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (144K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Apr 6, 2016

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Caroline Bancroft

Caroline Bancroft

1900–1985

Best known for bringing Colorado’s past to life, this journalist and popular historian wrote lively books and booklets that helped generations of readers connect with the state’s pioneers, towns, and legends. Her work made local history feel vivid, personal, and fun to explore.

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