Early Days on the Western Slope of Colorado (Paperback)

~ Sydney Jocknick (Author)

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Review

"If you are looking for a great read on what it was like living on the Western Slope between 1870 and 1883, then Early Days on the Western Slope of Colorado by Sidney Jocknick is a great choice." -- Montrose Morning Sun, June 18, 1998, by Mike Nobles

Product Description

Jocknick arrived on the "Sunset Slope" of Colorado in 1870 and, fortunately for us, began chronicling events during his job as a Ute Agency cowboy and cook. He became friends with Ute Chief Ouray and his wife, Chipeta. Jocknick recorded the Utes method of keeping time and logged their marriages and burials. He even wrote of the removal of the Utes from Colorado. Jocknick also spent his time as an early day prospector and a farmer. He was involved with the Alferd Packer affair, knew Otto Mears and recounted events that happened during the San Juan gold rush. He was there at the founding of almost every major town in southwestern Colorado, crossing paths with outlaws and future governors.

First published in 1913 and now reprinted, this book is perhaps the best primary source of information on the pioneer days of 1870 through 1883 in western Colorado.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 390 pages
• Publisher: Western Reflections Publishing Co.; 2 edition (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890437204
• ISBN-13: 978-1890437206
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,477,022 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read of Western History, July 25, 2007

By	Frederick (Palisade, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This is a well written account of Western Slope history by someone who was there, on location.