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Unique Colorado - A Guide to the State's Quirks, Charisma, and Character by Sarah Lovett

Unique Colorado reveals the personalities of the state's cities and villages -- from the frontier town of Leadville to the vibrant city of Denver.  Discover ghost towns and gold mines, hot springs to soak in and icy paths to climb, wineries and festivals to suit all stripes.  The book explores the culture, cuisine, art and history that give the Centennial State its wide-open, Western appeal.
 

Preserving the Great Plains & Rocky Mountains by Elaine Freed

We are all too familiar with the look of modern America: the suburbs, the strip malls, the glass office towers, and - especially in the West -- the prevalence of urban sprawl.   The area covered by this book includes New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, North and South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming, a vast and varied section of the country with remarkably diverse geography.  Elaine Freed has covered huge amounts of territory to present this lively and well-illustrated study of the architecture and the preservation history of the great Plains and Rocky Mountain West. Large paperback, over 400 pages.

Rhyolite - The True Story of a Ghost Town by David Frampton and Diane Siebert
 

Long ago, in a proud desert town named Rhyolite, businesses thrived and children played and people had dreams that were big and grand. But Rhyolite survived only a few years before those dreams were dashed and the desert reclaimed the town. Now the streets are populated by laughing coyotes and the ghosts of happier times. What happened to this once-prosperous place? In fluent, compelling verse, this unusual and witty picture book tells the story of the rise and fall of a real-life Nevada town built near the site of a famous 1904 gold strike. Dramatic woodcuts by David Frampton bring this haunting tale of a ghost town stunningly to life.

Santa Monica Then & Now by Jake Klein

From its humble roots as a dusty mining town to its status as an important part of California's future, Then and Now: Santa Monica is a celebration of the spirit that makes Santa Monica an ever-calling destination for generations of locals and tourists alike.  Beautiful vintage and current photos on every page.  Paperback.

It Happened In Northern California by Erin H. Turner

In It Happened in Northern California, author Erin H. Turner takes you through the history of Northern California by recreating thirty episodes that took place there.  You'll meet such lively and fascinating characters as Emperor Norton, the eccentric who dressed in imperial regalia and invented and used his own personal currency; Patty Reed, a young survivor from the Donner Party; Ishi, the last surviving member of the Yahi tribe; Showshoe Thompson, a unique mailman; and Christo, an artist whose project literally covered most of Northern California's central valley.

Southern Idaho Ghost Towns by Wayne Sparling

Here is an excellent guide to eighty-four of Idaho's most interesting ghost towns. Along with the history of each town, Sparling gives the current state of the preservation for each. Both armchair travelers and wilderness explorers will be delighted with the treasures to be found. 6x9, paperback, 95 illustrations, 14 maps, 135 pages.
 

Colorado Ghost Towns - Past & Present, by Robert L. Brown
 

History, nostalgia, and detailed travel directions combine to provide background for exploring sixty-five of Colorado's ghost towns and mining camps. Brown pairs early and contemporary photographs of many towns, as he tells of the people and places from the 1800s. 6x9, paperback, 140 photographs, map, 322 pages.
 

Stampede to Timberline - The Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of Colorado --  by Muriel Wolle

This rare book was written in 1949 and explores over 200 ghost towns and mining communities that the author personally visited.  As she writes of these old settlements, she also sketches her surroundings, the buildings and the scenery of the area.  The sketches, as well as her vivid descriptions are included in this hardcover 545 page book.

Ghost Towns of the Northwest, by Norman D. Weis

Travel through the ghost-town country of the Pacific Northwest, guided by the camera and pen of Norman D. Weis. Both well known and obscure towns, with intriguing names such as Comeback Mine Camp, Electric, Ruby, Greenback, Disautel, and Old Todora entice you to explore their secrets.  The book explores 62 abandoned towns in the boonies of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana.

The author has given you a head start in your quest, having explored new angles for information on some of the more familiar ghost-towns, or visiting with old-timers for an offbeat story or two. The enigmas of lesser known areas are unraveled as Weis tells how he located each place, and conducted his on-site study of remains to decipher the town's reason for existence and the cause of its demise. Armchair traveler, four-wheeler, or trail-bike enthusiast: Ghost Towns of the Northwest will be a congenial companion on your next adventure.

Ghost Towns of the Colorado Rockies, by Robert L. Brown
 

This book features information and travel directions for sixty of Colorado's ghost towns and mining camps. There is an informal history of each town as well as an early and a contemporary photograph to aid in site identification. Includes:  Maps, directions, histories and "then and now" photographs.  6x9, paperback, 136 photographs, map, 401 pages, index.
 

Central City and Gilpin County, by Robert L. Brown
 

Gold brought people to Colorado in the mid-1800s and Central City and its environs became known as "The Richest Square Mile on Earth." Gilpin County soon evolved, with a population that sometimes approached 40,000, and Central City became the second largest community in Colorado. This book, with scores of "then and now" photographs, tells the story of this remarkable area, its towns, its mines, and its people.

Washington Trivia by John Hedtke

Known for Seattle's Space Needle, spectacular mountains, computers, and outdoor adventure, the state of Washington is celebrated in Washington Trivia. Here the reader can find out what city in Washington elects an official grouch each year, what started the Spokane fire of 1889, and for what wrongdoing the first automobile owner in Clark County was cited.

Off the Beaten Path - Kansas, by Globe Pequote Press

Whatever you do when you travel, get off the interstate.  Who needs more bland rest stops and fast food.  The real Heartland in Kansas, the state Dorothy and Toto couldn't wait to come home to, has tall limestone monoliths, red buttes that mimic the Southwest, and flint outcroppings.  Paperback.  

Lure, Lore and Legends of the Moreno Valley, by the Moreno Valley Writers Guild

The Moreno Valley in northeast New Mexico is nestled between the state's two highest peaks and is rich in history with gold boom towns, outlaws, and Indian lore.  This book, written by the members of the Moreno Valley Writers Guild was produced when information on the valley was scarce.  Written locally by residents of the Moreno Valley, Lure, Lore and Legends of the Moreno Valley, is the  only published history work on the Angel Fire/Eagle Nest/Black Lake area.   The book also includes chapters on Elizabethtown, the Colfax County War, the Vietnam Memorial, and the geology of the area. Research for this history was done through interviews with long-time valley residents as well as from established historical accounts, and many residents also loaned family photos to the endeavor.
                                                                 

Backtracks - Time Travels through New Mexico --  by Arnold Vigil

Backtracks displays a pictorial history of New Mexico towns - past and present.  Pairing historical images with new images of the same scenes, it gives a vivid picture of the changes  and sometimes, startling contracts of the historical cities and towns of the beautiful enchanted State of New Mexico.  1994 first edition.
 

Kansas City – An Intimate Portrait, by Hallmark Cards

This book is a love song to Hallmark's home city as only Hallmark could sing it. Lavishly illustrated with both color photos and art and early black and whites pictures. Traces the town's history from pioneer times and shows off its contemporary delights. Great gift idea for someone who loves Kansas City.  A beautiful book.  Hardcover.  Copyright, 1973. Used, fair condition, paper book cover is torn.

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