DescriptionDa Lacht Der Pikes Peak [Pikes Peak Laughs: A Funny Little Book] is a comedic poetry book written, illustrated, and printed by German POWs held at Camp Carson, Colorado. The book was also intended for the German POWs held in Camp Carson, so much of the humor is dependent on information that a German POW in Carson would know, but much of that context is lost for those reading the book today. In addition to the transcription and translation of the text, notes have also been included to assist with providing more context for the reader. A printed version will be available with the book, should you desire to read it in person. If you'd like access to the physical book, translation, and notes, please reach out to Regional History & Genealogy staff for assistance. Additionally, some external resources about the German POWs in Carson and across Colorado will be linked below.