Author: HOWBERT, IRVING
Title: Memories of a Lifetime in the Pikes Peak Region
Description: NY, G.P. Putnam's Sons. 1925, First Edition/Second Impression. Blue Cloth, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ill.: Photo Frontispiece. Hard Cover, Previous owner's signature on ffep; Textblock and binding immaculate and tight, appears unread; Stated Second Impression on title page; Spotless, finely ribbed blue cloth binding; Dust jacket sunned and very edge-worn, chipped and frayed; Jacket showing moisture stains on rear panel. 298p. A title widely known for its controversial version of the Sand Creek Massacre perpetrated by the Colorado volunteer militia, led by Colonel John Chivington; Wynar/Depp 553; Howes H-715. Near Fine/Good (in mylar).

Keywords: Colorado History, Pikes Peak Region History, El Paso County Colorado History, Sand Creek Massacre, Colorado Springs, John Chivington, Colorado Militia, William Jackson Palmer Colorado Photo Frontispiece


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