Description
1890 edition. Former library book has some markings and labels from the library. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. No dust jacket. Spine has tears on the top and bottom and heavy wear. Binding is slightly loose. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Readable copy.
This 1890 edition of David Boyd’s “A History: Greeley and the Union Colony of Colorado” offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Greeley, Colorado, and the ambitious Union Colony project that founded the city. Published just 20 years after Greeley’s establishment in 1870, this volume captures the pioneering spirit and challenges faced by the colony’s settlers as they sought to build a utopian community on the harsh plains of northern Colorado.
While the book’s exterior shows the expected wear and tear of a well-loved 19th-century library volume, the interior pages remain remarkably clean and legible, allowing readers to immerse themselves in Boyd’s detailed account of Greeley’s founding, its agricultural roots, and the ideals that guided the Union Colonists. This early historical work offers a unique primary source perspective on one of Colorado’s most significant early settlements, making it a valuable addition to any collection focused on the American West, utopian communities, or the state’s rich pioneering history.
