First it was Coronado in 1540; then came Vilasur, Bourgmont, Pike and Fremont. Among all of these, explorers found the Smoky Hill valley to be among the richest buffalo pastures on the continent. When gold was found in Cherry Creek and the miners and settlers soon learned that the Smoky Hill River and the trails that ran along it provided the shortest path to Denver and thus the gold in the Rockies. The resulting conflict between native people wanting to protect their hunting grounds and the encroaching white men became the ...
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First it was Coronado in 1540; then came Vilasur, Bourgmont, Pike and Fremont. Among all of these, explorers found the Smoky Hill valley to be among the richest buffalo pastures on the continent. When gold was found in Cherry Creek and the miners and settlers soon learned that the Smoky Hill River and the trails that ran along it provided the shortest path to Denver and thus the gold in the Rockies. The resulting conflict between native people wanting to protect their hunting grounds and the encroaching white men became the stuff of legend.
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Very Good Condition. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Americana, West; ISBN: 0870042769. ISBN/EAN: 9780870042768. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 10059.
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Very Good. No Jacket. 4to. Signed by the First Author 235 pages, soft bound, side stapled. Signed on half title page "Best Wishes / Wayne C. Lee". Top corner is bumped and a little creased. Light general handling wear.
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Good. No dust jacket as issued. Good+ book that shows some corner, edge & scuffing wear, light yellowing, two small creases on the front (they are not clear through) and one on the back. Pages are free of writing & tight with corner & edge wear and a small amount of browning at the very edge.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!