El Paso County Heriatage by Juanita L and John P Breckenridge HB 1ST 1985 For Sale

Inventory ID 658186 Hardcover Cloth 714 pages. Condition Very Good NO Dust Jacket. Presumed First edition 1985. Handsome blue boards and gilt embossing spotlights this Clean tight square copy with no marks highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight with undamaged corners. Edges have the usual yellowing and spotting. Pages are lightly toned with minor signs of wear and/or age. Tight binding with good hinges. Not an ex-library book club or remainder copy. Heavier than standard book - S and H will be adjusted.The History of El Paso County Colorado told with hundreds of mini biographies of its residents. The story of the Pikes Peak region around Colorado Springs is carried with stories of families, ranchers, merchants, congregations, schools, clubs, and local businesses. Accounts are typically paired with period photographs and dense genealogical detail.The book preserves personal memories, place names, and lineages that formal histories tend to leave out.