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ISBN: 1890437298

ID: 5218422

Roger Henn, Ouray Colorado native, relates tales of early miners, lost gold mines, life in the tiny San Juan mountain towns, boyhood adventures, and other delightful and informative lore about past times in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. He also spins tall tales that have been handed down in the San Juans for generations. Now these wonderful stories have been captured in print. The forty-three tales include: * Our Friend the Murderer - The tragic story of Billy Nagle * Silverton's First Cat - Early settlers had trouble keeping cats alive at high altitudes * A Lake Called Lenore - One of Ouray's exclusive areas is named after a prostitute * The Mystery of the Copper Mining Tools - Just how old are they, a hundred, possibly a thousand years old? * Bootleg as the Economy - How the San Juan citizens subsidized their salaries during the Depression * The Trip to Organize the Ouray Church - The trials and tribulations of Rev. Darley in the San Juans * The Lost Swede Mine - A lost treasure still waiting to be found * Snow Snakes and Snow Mosquitoes - Do they really exist? americas,folklore and mythology,history,literary criticism,literary criticism and collections,politics and social sciences,science and math,social science,social sciences,state and local Politics & Social Sciences, Western Reflections Publishing Company

ISBN: 9781890437299

ID: 7703708

Roger Henn, Ouray, Colorado native, relates tales of early miners, lost gold mines, life in the tiny San Juan mountain towns, boyhood adventures, and other delightful and informative lore about past times in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. He also spins tall tales that have been handed down in the San Juans for generations. Now these wonderful stories have been captured in print. Lies, Legends and Lore of the San Juans: And a Few True Tales Henn, Roger, Western Reflections Publishing Company

2000, ISBN: 9781890437299

ID: 15104502514

Paperback, This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact, but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed. , [PU: Western Reflections Publishing Company]

ISBN: 9781890437299

ID: 1101779062

Western Reflections Publishing Co.. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Western Reflections Publishing Co.

1999, ISBN: 9781890437299

ID: 15162402193

Paperback, All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials., Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Western Reflections Publishing Co]