Customer Reviews

Colorado Ghost Towns and Mining Camps

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This is probably the best book I've ever found on the subject of Colorado's amazing list of ghost towns. From common ghost towns to scenic hidden treasures, this book provides a detailed history of each, including photos whenever possible. I purchased the book planning to use it as a supplement to my off-road ghost town trip a few months back. I also purchased a book that detailed the roads and trails I would need to get to some of these places, but this book gives you the reason to go. Some of the stories in it are sad, like mentions of "Stillborn Alley" in Cripple Creek. Some are fun, like the history of Idaho Springs, but all are entertaining and interesting. The author does an excellent job of not just recounting the history, but reveling it in such a way that you feel you can understand why people chose to live in some of these desolate locales. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in learning to "ghosttown" or looking for a book they could pick up at any time and spend 10 minutes or two hours enjoying.

Good reference material. But, I would have liked more detail of the "real" ghost towns and could have done without the information on supposed ghost towns like Telluride. Really? But, it is my go-to guide for touring the ghost towns of Colorado. Highly recommended. Would have liked to see spiral binding for ease of use on the road.

Great book, details several mining and ghost town areas in Colorado. Very well written and descriptive.

Loved it. Very informative. Lovely book.

It came when I was told it would, and the experience was easy. Sandra Dallas is great.

A great book on the ghost towns of this beautiful state! One of the best I've seen on the subject!