Mining in Colorado, 1884.

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Mining in Colorado, 1884.

To Kansas, 1858, and to Denver next year; famous early discoveries; beginnings of Central City, Denver, and Auraria; Civil War experiences in Colorado; freighting operations of Russell, Majors, and Waddell; stock-raising in Douglas County; Indian troubles of 1868 when settlers of the Bijou Basin forted up at his ranch.

Originals : 14 leaves ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (14 exposures) : negative (Rich. 115:13) and positive.

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