Camping In The Rocky Mountains - 1905
CAMPING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. A CHEAP AND DELIGHTFUL WAY IN WHICH TO SPEND YOUR SUMMER. (title page) CAMPING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. A GUIDE TO THE MOST DESIRABLE CAMPING PLACES IN COLORADO, UTAH AND NEW MEXICO. 3rd ed.Issued by the Denver and Rio Gande System. 1905. Pict. wraps, 40 plus 8 pgs. Photos, listing of various towns with informatin for camping. Of particular interesst is the last chapter which is titled CAMPING IS NOT EXPENSIVE and list Camp Outfit for Two Persons; Camp Outfit for Four Persons; Camp Outfit for Six Persons; Camp Outfit for Eight Persons; What to Wear; and Cost of Supplies, i.e. 27 lbs of Soda Crackers $1.76, 4 Cans of Grapes $.50, 100 lbs. of Sugar $6.20, 10 lbs. of Coffee $2.20, Half Pint of Lemon Extract $.75, 6 Bars of Ivory Soap $.50, 10 Lbs of Butter $2.20, 3 Small Hams $5.165 lbs of Candles $.50, etc. Ex State Historical Society of Colorado, vg cond.