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Chronicles of Douglas County, Colorado

By Castle Rock Writers

Book information

Publisher
Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Year
2014
ISBN
9781625846372, 9781626191792, 2014025437
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
8 MB (7874656 bytes)
Series
American Chronicles
Pages
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Time added
2023-01-07 23:03:25
History; Nonfiction; HIS000000

Description

It’s hard to imagine that Douglas County’s breathtaking vistas—now occupied by expanding suburbs and quiet, open spaces—were once the home to dinosaur herds and, later on, nomadic Indian tribes. The nation’s second gold rush brought those seeking great fortunes to central Colorado, but it was the untapped potential of the area and a dream of taming the land that appealed most to early settlers of Douglas County. Pioneers like General Bela Hughes and John D. Perry (whose agreement led to the railroad connection across Kansas to Denver) and Martin Henry Goddard (who, along with his wife, Nellie, ran the Rhode Island Hotel) were among the first of many settlers to establish roots here. Join the Castle Rock Writers for a journey through the history of this land and the diverse legacy left behind by those who made it their home.

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