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From Florida to Colorado A Rocky Mountain Journey
A narrative recounts a difficult journey with Mrs Smith and a baby toward Fort Kearny, through sleet storms and hostile terrain along the Platte. The writer describes Boulder canyon scenery, Indian tension, a Denver trip, and reflections on wealth from mining and irrigation in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis
Platte
Rocky Mountain Jim
Shi
Kearney
Denver
Laramie
Plum Creek
Cottonwood Springs
Seventeen Mile Point
Brady's Island
Corral
Omaha
Jackson
Mrs. Smith
Onenetiaia
ATE
Greeley
Colorado
Ranean
Mount Ens
Niagara
Missouri
Boulder
T. G. Graham
R. L. Thompson
Rocky Mountains
Maxwell
Caribou
Mary
Iowa
Grinnell
Judge McKay
Colorado House
Green River
Gold Hill
Black Hawk
Atchison
Massasoit
Sand Creek
Big Canyon
Middle Boulder Village
Boulder Canyon