Overland Journey From New York To San Francisco, In The Summer Of 1859 (1860)

""An Overland Journey From New York To San Francisco, In The Summer Of 1859"" is a travelogue by Horace Greely, first published in 1860. The book chronicles Greely's journey across the United States from New York to San Francisco during the summer of 1859. The author provides a detailed account of his experiences, including descriptions of the people he met, the places he visited, and the challenges he faced along the way. Greely's journey was made by a combination of rail, stagecoach, and wagon, and he provides a fascinating glimpse into the transportation infrastructure of the time. The book also includes observations on the social and political climate of the United States in the years leading up to the Civil War. Overall, ""An Overland Journey From New York To San Francisco, In The Summer Of 1859"" is a valuable historical document that offers readers a unique perspective on life in mid-19th century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.