Notorious Hunter Sir St. George Gore (Paperback)

John Laconte

ISBN 10: 1467159980 / ISBN 13: 9781467159982

Editore: History Press, 2025

Paperback. Colorado's First Tourist In the mid-1800s, Anglo-Irish aristocrat Sir St. George Gore embarked on an ambitious expedition through the Rocky Mountains. His extravagant hunting party slaughtered thousands of animals during their tour through the beautiful Colorado Territory and left multiple landmarks bearing his name behind them. Gore Creek, Gore Lake and the Gore Range are just a few of the scenic vistas surrounding Vail, Colorado, that testify to a visit from a man who was, in essence, just a tourist passing through. Today, the legitimacy of his legacy is often questioned, although the man himself remains largely a mystery. Join investigative journalist John LaConte as he uncovers the real story of Sir St. George Gore, who left his name scattered across the Colorado landscape. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781467159982

Riassunto:

Colorado's First Tourist

In the mid-1800s, Anglo-Irish aristocrat Sir St. George Gore embarked on an ambitious expedition through the Rocky Mountains. His extravagant hunting party slaughtered thousands of animals during their tour through the beautiful Colorado Territory and left multiple landmarks bearing his name behind them. Gore Creek, Gore Lake and the Gore Range are just a few of the scenic vistas surrounding Vail, Colorado, that testify to a visit from a man who was, in essence, just a tourist passing through. Today, the legitimacy of his legacy is often questioned, although the man himself remains largely a mystery.

Join investigative journalist John LaConte as he uncovers the real story of Sir St. George Gore, who left his name scattered across the Colorado landscape.

Informazioni sull'autore:

John LaConte is an award-winning investigative reporter for the Vail Daily newspaper. He loves being outdoors in the Vail, Colorado area, where members of his family have been locals for more than fifty years. He now lives in Vail in his grandmother's former home with his wife and two children. This is his first book.

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Titolo: Notorious Hunter Sir St. George Gore (...
Casa editrice: History Press
Data di pubblicazione: 2025
Legatura: Paperback
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