They Came From Missouri
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Here is a Roaring Fork Valley book that will ignite your soul, relight your memories, and stay with us to remind us of the important qualities of the people that came before us - and what they built, and now what we are here to enjoy and protect.
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They came from all over—Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Nova Scotia and, yes, Missouri. And they brought with them what they could carry in covered wagons, on horseback, and even on foot. They came over Independence Pass through Aspen and on the Rio Grande Railroad through Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Pioneers all, hoping to make a better life for themselves and their families, they settled on the high mesa above the Roaring Fork valley.
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Publisher : Gran Farnum Printing & Publish (January 1, 1998)
Language : English
Paperback : 479 pages
ISBN-10 : 096495933X
ISBN-13 : 978-0964959330
Item Weight : 2.01 pounds
Price from Amazon $149.95. RFVHC price $45.00
REVIEWS:
***** "This is a lovely gem of a book chronicling the lives of the tough and fascinating folk that pioneered from afar or were born in the lower Roaring Fork Basin from the 1800s until 1998.” With Anita's 'joi de vivre', she tells their stories with loving attention to the anecdotes and history like only she could. Full of photos and documents, this is a fun and important read and reminder of what not to forget.” Reviewed by Louisa Davidson January 29, 2021
***** " Both Howard and I enjoyed the book very much. Howard knew many of the people mentioned, and I learned a lot about the area."
Reviewed by Diana and Howard Vagneur January 25. 2021
BOOKS FOR SALE
They came from all over—Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Nova Scotia and, yes, Missouri. And they brought with them what they could carry in covered wagons, on horseback, and even on foot. They came over Independence Pass through Aspen and on the Rio Grande Railroad through Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Pioneers all, hoping to make a better life for themselves and their families, they settled on the high mesa above the Roaring Fork valley.
BACK TO SHOP
Publisher : Gran Farnum Printing & Publish (January 1, 1998)
Language : English
Paperback : 479 pages
ISBN-10 : 096495933X
ISBN-13 : 978-0964959330
Item Weight : 2.01 pounds
Price from Amazon $149.95. RFVHC price $45.00
REVIEWS:
***** "This is a lovely gem of a book chronicling the lives of the tough and fascinating folk that pioneered from afar or were born in the lower Roaring Fork Basin from the 1800s until 1998.” With Anita's 'joi de vivre', she tells their stories with loving attention to the anecdotes and history like only she could. Full of photos and documents, this is a fun and important read and reminder of what not to forget.” Reviewed by Louisa Davidson January 29, 2021
***** " Both Howard and I enjoyed the book very much. Howard knew many of the people mentioned, and I learned a lot about the area."
Reviewed by Diana and Howard Vagneur January 25. 2021
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The Author: Anita Witt
Anita McCune Witt, age 79, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 peacefully in her home with family. She was the “Last of The Last of the Real Cowgirls In The Roaring Fork Valley.” She was one of my heroes and my happy trails will be sadder without her. Anita was a great entertainer – “A Lady and Her Guitar” with her beloved horses Whiskey, Jose and Trigger, and her loyal dogs Sadie and Spanky. For 11 years, Anita traveled with her animals between Colorado, Texas and Arizona, entertaining children’s hospitals, schools, senior centers, private parties, rodeos, and parades. She delighted the crowd with her guitar, her singing, and her rope tricks, assisted by her partners, her horses and dogs. Most of all, Anita must be remembered as an archivist, an historian and a strong Western woman, who recorded the memories and stories of our ranching community and our valley’s Western Heritage. She wrote books: · “They Came From Missouri” written in 1998, was about the history of early settlers on Missouri Heights, the land that she loved. · “I Remember One Horse” told of “The Last of the Cowboys in The Roaring Fork Valley.” Both book and DVD were produced in 2002, showing the early ranchers and their families in our valley. · “Lady Godiva Book of Horsemanship” was a risqué book with beautiful semi-nude men and women with their horses. And then there was the Horse Calendar of the same name. Anita always had a twinkle in her eye and a little naughty streak hiding under her cowboy hat. Everyone who knew Anita understood that she was a “real go getter.” Her spirit lighted a room and brightened our world. Anita McCune Witt, age 79 passed away Tuesday September 4th, 2018 peacefully in her home with family. |