Beyond the Great Divide

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by Abbott Fay

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Abbott Fay, Colorado's noted historian and author of I Never Knew That About Colorado, shares 101 unique stories of places and people during Western Colorado's early days.Did you know that: -- Several explorers claimed a wooden sailing ship was found near Red Cliff in 1879 stuck in ice in a cave filled with crystals and gold? -- Delta women went on strike in the 1880s, refusing to cook evening meals until sidewalks were built and streets paved? -- Silverton sprouted the first nationally recognized cowboy band in 1885? -- In 1885, elephants pushed a train over Boreas Pass -- the world's highest railroad crossing?Plus ninety-six other amazing stories . . . A retried history teacher and an adjunct professor for three colleges, Abbott Fey has for five decades been dedicated to the vibrant history of Colorado. Used Book in Good Condition

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