C. B.—1953
By the Same Author
Colorful Colorado: Its Dramatic History: “... a remarkable feat of condensation ... ought to be a copy in your car’s glove locker.” Robert Perkin in the Rocky Mountain News.
Historic Central City: “We could do with more such stories of Colorado’s fabled past.” Marian Castle in The Denver Post.
Famous Aspen: “It’s all here ... Aspenites should be grateful.” Luke Short in The Aspen Times.
Denver’s Lively Past: “With zest and frankness the author emphasizes the dramatic, lusty, bizarre and spicy happenings.” Agnes Wright Spring in The Denver Post
Tabor’s Matchless Mine and Lusty Leadville: “Seventh in her series of Bancroft Booklets retelling segments of Colorado’s history They are popularly written, color-packed little pamphlets, an it’s a pleasure to commend them to native and tourist alike.” Robert Perkin in the Rocky Mountain News.
Augusta Tabor: Her Side of the Scandal: “Miss Bancroft with bold strokes has provided the answers to ... Mr. Tabor’s philanderings.” Agnes Wright Spring in Colorado Magazine.
The Unsinkable Mrs. Brown: “Caroline Bancroft’s booklets an brighter, better-illustrated and cheaper than formal histories of Colorado.... The Unsinkable Mrs. Brown was a delightful person, and I wish I had known her.” John J. Lipsey in the Colorado Springs Free Press.
The Brown Palace in Denver: “Miss Bancroft has a sure touch and this new title adds another wide-selling item to her list.” Don Bloch in Roundup.
Glenwood’s Early Glamor: “Another triumph for Miss Bancroft—and for Colorado.” Jack Quinn in the Cripple Creek Gold Rush.
Lost Gold Mines and Buried Treasure: “Caroline Bancroft has gathered an intriguing lot of local lore.” Cervi’s Rocky Mountain Journal.
Unique Ghost Towns and Mountain Spots: “The new Bancroft numbers are the best yet ... and pictures are excellent.” Stanton Peckham in The Denver Post.
(See back cover for prices)
COLORFUL COLORADO: ITS DRAMATIC HISTORY
The whole magnificent sweep of the state’s history in a sprightly condensation, with 111 photos (31 in full color). $2.00.
UNIQUE GHOST TOWNS AND MOUNTAIN SPOTS
Forty-two of Colorado’s romance-packed high-country towns have their stories told with old and new photos, history and maps. $2.00.
THE UNSINKABLE MRS. BROWN
The rollicking story of an ignorant Leadville waitress who reached the top of Newport society as a Titanic heroine. Illustrated. $1.00.