1905 antique REMINISCENT RAMBLINGS colorado ranching MINING prospecting mines

Description: REMINISCENT RAMBLINGS Author: Welles, A.M.; [Colorado] Title: REMINISCENT RAMBLINGS Publication: Denver: The W.F. Robinson Printing Company, 1905 Description: Hardcover. Denver: The W.F. Robinson Printing Company, 1905. First Edition. Original cloth, lettered in gilt. Illustrated. 459 pages Size: 7 1/2" x 5 1/4". Good+. Tight Binding. Clean pages. Exlibrary with a few marks. Moderate wear. Colorado in 1877, working on land surveys, mining, mining experiences in Ariz, and NM, ranching near Denver. Also some material on Arizona and New Mexico. "Scarce, privately printed work, detailing much of the early history of Colorado. The author went to California via Panama; but was finally attracted by the mines to Colorado, arriving in Denver in 1876. He spent the remainder of his life prospecting in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and elsewhere. His style is racy and extremely informative." (Decker). "In this account of the author s experiences as a prospector in Colorado before the Leadville era and as a member of the Hayden Geological Survey in Wyoming and Nevada is contained a wealth of adventure and much unwritten history concerning the bonanza mining periods in Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona." (Wright Howes). References: Howes W-238, Adams Herd 2459.SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE INTERESTING RARE AND COLLECTIBLE BOOKS. Good. Seller ID: 13293 Subject: Americana At LaCelle Rare Books we offer rare and important books from Literary Classics and Children's Books to Americana and Civil War. Over the years we've had many of the great landmarks of literature as well as thousands of other interesting and collectible books in all categories. If you are looking for a book we don't have listed right now feel free to reach out and you'll be the first to know when we list the titles you're looking for. We're also available to answer questions about our books or provide additional photos. All dust jackets are placed in clear mylar protective covers to preserve them for your collection. Guarantee All books are guaranteed to be as described. We have been in the field for almost 20 years and have a depth of knowledge in the identification of first editions and the authentication of signatures. Every signature is guaranteed to be authentic and every first edition is guaranteed to be the first edition. We've offered this guarantee for many years and have an almost 100% buyer satisfaction rate. Shipping We ship within 1 business day of purchase. All books will be securely and safely packaged to make sure you receive your purchase in the condition advertised. In addition, every package is insured at it's full value. We will combine Shipping on multiple purchases to save you on shipping costs. We also ship anywhere in the world. If you don't see that option or if you'd rather your purchases not be sent through eBay's Global Shipping program please inquire for more details.Check out our other listings for more interesting and collectible books. Don't forget to add us to your Favorite Sellers!(it's the ? Save this seller link just below our name on our store page)This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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