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A Bibliography-index to Western American Trails, 1841-1869

by Townley, John M.

Unknown - 1988

A compilation of historic trails in the American West that were widely used in the mid-19th century. A compilation of historic trails in the American West that were widely used in the mid-19th century. Show less

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Platte River Road Narratives

A Descriptive Bibliography of Travel Over the Great Central Overland Route to Oregon, California, Utah, Colorado, Montana, and Other Western States and Territories, 1812-1866

by Mattes, Merrill J.

Book - 1988

A compilation of historic trails in the American West from 1812 to 1866, including trails to Colorado. A compilation of historic trails in the American West from 1812 to 1866, including trails to Colorado. Show less

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The Smoky Hill Trail

Following the Old Historic Pioneer Trails on the Modern Highways

by Long, Margaret

Book - 1947

The Smoky Hill Trail traveled from Atchison, Kansas, to Denver by way of the Great Plains. It passed through northeastern Douglas County in the Parker area. The Smoky Hill Trail traveled from Atchison, Kansas, to Denver by way of the Great Plains. It passed through northeastern Douglas County in the Parker area. Show less

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The Santa Fé Trade

Its Route and Character

by Greene, J. Evarts

Book - 1893

A historical book describing the Santa Fe Trail, more or less contemporary with the time it was being used for westward migration and trading. A historical book describing the Santa Fe Trail, more or less contemporary with the time it was being used for westward migration and trading. Show less

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New Colorado and the Santa Fé Trail

by Hayes, Augustus Allen

Book - 1880

Hayes and a friend traveled through Colorado in 1880 and this is his account. A great primary source for understanding life in Colorado at the end of the 19th century. Hayes and a friend traveled through Colorado in 1880 and this is his account. A great primary source for understanding life in Colorado at the end of the 19th century. Show less

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The Santa Fe Trail

New Perspectives : Essays in Colorado History

Book - 1987

Essays examining various topics focusing on the history of the Santa Fe Trail. Essays examining various topics focusing on the history of the Santa Fe Trail. Show less

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Records and Maps of the Old Santa Fe Trail

by Riddle, Kenyon

Book - 1949

A compilation of sources for the study of the Santa Fe Trail, including government reports, maps and diaries. A compilation of sources for the study of the Santa Fe Trail, including government reports, maps and diaries. Show less

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War Drums and Wagon Wheels

The Story of Russell, Majors, and Waddell

by Settle, Raymond W.

Book - 1966

William Hepburn Russell, Alexander Majors, and William Bradford Waddell were business partners known for establishing the Pony Express and other freight, mail and passenger transportation services in the western United States in the mid-19th century. William Hepburn Russell, Alexander Majors, and William Bradford Waddell were business partners known for establishing the Pony Express and other freight, mail and passenger transportation services in the western United States in the mid-19th century. Show less

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Bent's Fort

Crossroads of Cultures on the Santa Fe Trail

by Bacon, Melvin

Unknown - 1995

Bent's Fort was an early fur trading station (1833) along the Santa Fe Trail in southeastern Colorado. It was a multicultural meeting point for white Euro-Americans, Native Americans, and Mexicans. Bent's Fort was an early fur trading station (1833) along the Santa Fe Trail in southeastern Colorado. It was a multicultural meeting point for white Euro-Americans, Native Americans, and Mexicans. Show less

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The Cherokee Trail

Bent's Old Fort to Fort Bridger : the 1999 Merrill Mattes Brand Book, Volume 33

by Whiteley, Lee

Book - 1999

This book examines the Cherokee Trail from Bent's Fort in southeastern Colorado to Fort Bridger, Wyoming. This book examines the Cherokee Trail from Bent's Fort in southeastern Colorado to Fort Bridger, Wyoming. Show less

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Cherokee Trail Diaries

by Fletcher, Patricia A.

Book - 1999-2001

This book examines locations along the Cherokee Trail and includes primary sources from its travelers. This book examines locations along the Cherokee Trail and includes primary sources from its travelers. Show less

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The Colorado Magazine

Vol. 8, No. 1 : January, 1931

Magazine - 1931

See article: "The Cherokee Trail and the First Discovery of Gold on Cherry Creek" by Albert B. Sanford. See article: "The Cherokee Trail and the First Discovery of Gold on Cherry Creek" by Albert B. Sanford. Show less

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The West From A Car-window

by Davis, Richard Harding

Book - 1892

Richard Harding Davis was a highly influential reporter in the late 19th century. In 1892, he rode a train westward and published his experiences in Harper's Weekly. See also Horace Greeley's 1859 "An Overland Journey." Richard Harding Davis was a highly influential reporter in the late 19th century. In 1892, he rode a train westward and published his experiences in Harper's Weekly. See also Horace Greeley's 1859 "An Overland Journey." Show less

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Reports From Colorado

The Wildman Letters, 1859-1865, With Other Related Letters and Newspaper Reports, 1859

by Hafen, LeRoy R.

Book - 1961

Brothers Thomas and Augustus Wildman traveled to the Pikes Peak region during the 1859 gold rush. Their letters recount mining life and the early city of Denver. Other diaries and letters are included in less detail. Brothers Thomas and Augustus Wildman traveled to the Pikes Peak region during the 1859 gold rush. Their letters recount mining life and the early city of Denver. Other diaries and letters are included in less detail. Show less

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Women's Diaries of the Westward Journey

Book - 1982

A compilation of primary accounts by women migrating west in the mid-19th century. A compilation of primary accounts by women migrating west in the mid-19th century. Show less

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Colorado Stagecoach Stations

by Peterson, Heather King

Book - 2002

This 2002 thesis examines the role of stagecoach stations in community development across the state of Colorado and their role in transportation prior to railroads. This 2002 thesis examines the role of stagecoach stations in community development across the state of Colorado and their role in transportation prior to railroads. Show less

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Stagecoaches Along Cherry Creek

by Johnson, Charles A.

Book - 1980

This booklet examines the history of stagecoaches specifically in the Cherry Creek Valley, including Parker and Aurora. This booklet examines the history of stagecoaches specifically in the Cherry Creek Valley, including Parker and Aurora. Show less

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The Great Pikes Peak Gold Rush

by Brown, Robert L.

Book - 1985

Green Russell's discovery of gold at the mouth of Cherry Creek spurred the Pikes Peak Gold Rush of 1859. Green Russell's discovery of gold at the mouth of Cherry Creek spurred the Pikes Peak Gold Rush of 1859. Show less

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Pike's Peak Gold Rush Guidebooks Of 1859

by Hafen, LeRoy R.

Book - 1974

Fervor fueled by the publication of guidebooks to the American West resulted in westward migration en masse. Hafen examines some of them in this book. Fervor fueled by the publication of guidebooks to the American West resulted in westward migration en masse. Hafen examines some of them in this book. Show less

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Pikes Peak or Bust

The Story of the Colorado Settlement

by Young, Bob

Book - 1970

The Pikes Peak Gold Rush of 1859 had long-term effects on the settlement and development of Colorado. The Pikes Peak Gold Rush of 1859 had long-term effects on the settlement and development of Colorado. Show less

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Thrilling Narrative of the Adventures, Sufferings and Starvation of Pike's Peak Gold Seekers on the Plains of the West in the Winter and Spring of 1859

by Blue, Daniel

Book - 1968

Daniel Blue and his two brothers, following rumors of gold, became lost along the Middle Fork of the Smoky Hill Trail, notoriously known as the Starvation...Show more Daniel Blue and his two brothers, following rumors of gold, became lost along the Middle Fork of the Smoky Hill Trail, notoriously known as the Starvation Trail, in 1859. Ultimately they resorted to cannibalism, and Daniel was the only brother to survive due to his rescue by an Arapaho Indian and his wife. This is his account. Show less

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Letters of the Pike's Peak Gold Rush

(or/ Early Day Letters From Auraria) Early Day Letters

by Barney, Libeus

Book - 1959

This book compiles letters written by Libeus Barney from Auraria (early Denver) to the Bennington Banner in Vermont. The letters date from 1859-1860. This book compiles letters written by Libeus Barney from Auraria (early Denver) to the Bennington Banner in Vermont. The letters date from 1859-1860. Show less

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An Overland Journey

by Greeley, Horace

Book - 1966

Horace Greeley was the founder and editor of the New York Tribune. To advocate for a transcontinental railroad, Greeley traveled from New York to San Fran...Show more Horace Greeley was the founder and editor of the New York Tribune. To advocate for a transcontinental railroad, Greeley traveled from New York to San Francisco in 1859 and published accounts of his journey to readers in the east. See also Richard Harding Davis' 1892 "The West from a Car-window." Show less

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The Great Gates

The Story of the Rocky Mountain Passes

by Sprague, Marshall

Book - 1964

This book discusses the history of the Rocky Mountain region in terms of its mountain passes. A long appendix of all passes is also included. This book discusses the history of the Rocky Mountain region in terms of its mountain passes. A long appendix of all passes is also included. Show less

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