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Blizzard Colorado 1886: A Story of Survival

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On the evening of January 12, 1886, a blizzard struck the Colorado plains. The storm brought with it blinding snow, high winds, and freezing temperatures. Within hours, the blizzard had paralyzed the region. Trains were stranded, roads were impassible, and people were forced to seek shelter wherever they could find it.

Blizzard: Colorado, 1886 (Survivors)

by Kathleen Duey

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One group of people who found themselves stranded in the blizzard was a group of settlers who were traveling from Kansas to Colorado. The group, which consisted of 10 adults and 12 children, had been traveling for several days when they were caught in the storm. As the blizzard raged, the group was forced to abandon their wagons and seek shelter in a nearby schoolhouse.

The schoolhouse was small and crowded, and the settlers were forced to huddle together for warmth. As the storm continued to rage, the settlers began to run out of food and water. They were also worried about the children, who were becoming increasingly sick.

On the third day of the blizzard, the settlers knew that they could not survive much longer. They decided to make a desperate attempt to reach help. A group of men left the schoolhouse and set out into the storm. They traveled for hours, but they were unable to find help. Eventually, they were forced to turn back.

When the men returned to the schoolhouse, they told the settlers that there was no hope. They were all going to die. The settlers were devastated, but they knew that they had to keep fighting. They continued to huddle together for warmth and they prayed for a miracle.

On the fourth day of the blizzard, a miracle happened. A group of cavalrymen arrived at the schoolhouse. The cavalrymen had been searching for the settlers for days, and they were finally able to reach them. The settlers were overjoyed to be rescued, and they thanked the cavalrymen for saving their lives.

The Blizzard of 1886 was one of the worst blizzards in Colorado history. It claimed the lives of hundreds of people, and it caused widespread damage to property. However, the story of the settlers who were stranded in the schoolhouse is a story of hope and survival. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

Kathleen Duey's Book

Kathleen Duey's book, Blizzard Colorado 1886: Survivors, tells the story of the settlers who were stranded in the schoolhouse during the Blizzard of 1886. The book is a gripping account of the settlers' struggle to survive, and it is a testament to the power of the human spirit.

Duey's book is based on extensive research, and she has interviewed many of the descendants of the settlers who were stranded in the schoolhouse. The book is full of firsthand accounts of the blizzard, and it provides a unique insight into the lives of the people who lived through it.

Blizzard Colorado 1886: Survivors is a must-read for anyone who is interested in history, survival, or the human spirit. It is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

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Blizzard Colorado 1886 Survivors By Kathleen Duey Blizzard: Colorado 1886 (Survivors) Kathleen Duey