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... camps , cemeteries were laid out away from the city if possible . A growing community needed room to expand ; a cemetery in the heart of town was not good for business . Many cemeteries across the state became popular spots for Sunday ...
... camps , cemeteries were laid out away from the city if possible . A growing community needed room to expand ; a cemetery in the heart of town was not good for business . Many cemeteries across the state became popular spots for Sunday ...
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... camps , all lives ( and deaths ) signify a past expe- rience , a pioneering spirit . A little investigation will also lead us to the tragedies of the common pioneer . Denver's Fairmount Cemetery , holds the remains of Colonel John ...
... camps , all lives ( and deaths ) signify a past expe- rience , a pioneering spirit . A little investigation will also lead us to the tragedies of the common pioneer . Denver's Fairmount Cemetery , holds the remains of Colonel John ...
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... camps. In time, the transcontinen- tal railroad brought a network of rails across the state. Population and prosperity came to the Eastern Plains. Ranchers such as John Wesley Iliff and Jared Brush built cattle empires along the South ...
... camps. In time, the transcontinen- tal railroad brought a network of rails across the state. Population and prosperity came to the Eastern Plains. Ranchers such as John Wesley Iliff and Jared Brush built cattle empires along the South ...
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... camp near Summit Springs , on July 11 , 1869. Chief Tall Bull was among those killed . While one of the kidnapped women was recovered , the other died . The unfortunate battle ended the Indian conflict in northeastern Colorado . 12 In ...
... camp near Summit Springs , on July 11 , 1869. Chief Tall Bull was among those killed . While one of the kidnapped women was recovered , the other died . The unfortunate battle ended the Indian conflict in northeastern Colorado . 12 In ...
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... Camp Tyler , in honor of Captain Clinton M. Tyler , the name was eventually changed to Morgan.14 The United States government established the post because of the many Indian attacks on travelers, and the THE HIGH PLAINS 29.
... Camp Tyler , in honor of Captain Clinton M. Tyler , the name was eventually changed to Morgan.14 The United States government established the post because of the many Indian attacks on travelers, and the THE HIGH PLAINS 29.
Inhalt
9 | |
The Metro Denver Area | 89 |
The Western Plateaus | 127 |
The Grasslands | 245 |
The Great Divide | 337 |
Clever Epitaphs | 451 |
The Author | 477 |
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From the Grave: A Roadside Guide to Colorado's Pioneer Cemeteries Linda Wommack Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 1998 |
From the Grave: A Roadside Guide to Colorado's Pioneer Cemeteries Linda Wommack Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 1998 |
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 452 - As you are now so once was I; As I am now so you must be, Prepare for death and follow me.
Seite xv - How did he play his God-given part? Was he ever ready with a word of good cheer, To bring back a smile, to banish a tear". Not- "What was his church?" Nor "What was his creed?" But- "Had he befriended those really in need? " Mile High and Climbing Not - "What did the sketch in the newspaper say? " But — "How many were sorry when he passed away?
Seite xv - Not— how did he die? But — how did he live? Not — what did he gain? But — what did he give? These are the units To measure the worth Of a man as a man Regardless of birth. Not — what was his station But — had he a heart?
Seite xv - How did he Die?" But — "How did he live?" Not — "What did he gain?" But — "What did he give?" These are the units To measure the worth Of a man, as a man, regardless of birth. Not — "What was his station?
Seite 95 - LUKE. History of the gold discoveries on the South Platte River. By Luke Tierney. To which is appended a guide of the route, by Smith & Oaks. Published by the authors. Pacific City, la. Herald office: A. Thomson, printer. 1859. ( [5] -27, 5 p. 8vo.) W CoHi 457 Williams' Muscatine directory, city guide, and business mirror.
Seite 193 - He opened up His golden gate On that heartbreaking day, And with His arms around you, You gently slipped away. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, A part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
Seite 248 - Glanynwr, in line with a high and very conspicuous house (Bryntirion) on the top of the hill on the west side of the bay. "The mark for crossing...
Seite 453 - Here lie the remains of DC Oakes, Who was the starter of this damned hoax...