The Union Colony At Greeley, Colorado, 1869-1871 (1918)

The Union Colony at Greeley, Colorado, 1869-1871 is a historical book written by James Field Willard and originally published in 1918. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment of the Union Colony in Greeley, Colorado, during the years 1869-1871. The Union Colony was a unique social experiment that aimed to create a utopian community based on principles of cooperation, hard work, and self-sufficiency. The book describes the early settlers of the colony, their struggles and triumphs, and the challenges they faced in building a new community in the rugged and unforgiving terrain of Colorado. Willard's account is based on extensive research and interviews with surviving members of the Union Colony, as well as on original documents and records. The book provides a fascinating insight into the history of the American West and the pioneering spirit of the people who settled there. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Colorado, the American West, or the social and economic history of the United States in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.