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Hidden History of Fort Collins, EPUB eBook

Hidden History of Fort Collins EPUB

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From its Wild West days to the early twentieth century, Fort Collins boasted its share of colorful characters.

British import Edith Boothroyd saved a mare from meeting a tragic fate after the bridge she and the horse were traveling across unexpectedly collapsed.

In 1915, barnstormer Billy Parker built his first biplane in a local field.

Happy Jack slipped away from prison after slyly convincing the jailer to loosen his restraints. And Francis Carter-Cotton left investors holding the bag when he fled to Canada after racking up $300,000 in debt.

Barbara Fleming divulges these entertaining stories and more.

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