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Explore the Great Basin of Utah and the search for a direct route to California A historical account of early explorations across a rugged landscape, blending topography, geology, and native life with the march toward a practical wagon road.
This edition presents a narrative of bold journeys, the search for new routes, and the scientific efforts that accompanied them. It tracks the challenges faced by explorers and the impact of their findings on later travel and telegraph lines, offering a window into the courage and curiosity that shaped the American West.
- Learn how early explorers mapped the basin, crossed mountain ranges, and interpreted its topography and climate
- See how these journeys influenced later transportation networks, including mail routes and the telegraph
- Read about the people, routes, and instruments that made such expeditions possible
- Get a sense of the era’s travel conditions, logistics, and the spirit of discovery
Ideal for readers interested in American exploration, 19th‑century science, and the practical challenges of crossing the Great Basin. This edition provides context for great journeys across difficult terrain and the enduring quest to connect distant lands.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the Great Basin, a triangular region defined by the mountains north of the Humboldt River and Great Salt Lake, the Sierra Nevada, and the Wasatch Range. Since the explorations of Fremont in 1848-44, interest in the area has been piqued by its inaccessibility, indigenous peoples, and the scientific allure of its unique geography. The author, an Army engineer, led an 1859 expedition that successfully crossed the Basin, opening two new wagon routes that reduced the distance between Salt Lake City and San Francisco by hundreds of miles. The book chronicles this expedition, providing an unprecedented account of the Basin's topography, geology, and ethnology. It is a valuable contribution to the understanding of this fascinating region, revealing its physical characteristics, natural resources, and historical significance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330644737_0
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The Shortest Route to California Illustrated by a History of Explorations of the Great Basin of Utah, With Its Topographical and Geological Character of the Indian Tribes Classic Reprint
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The Shortest Route to California Illustrated by a History of Explorations of the Great Basin of Utah, With Its Topographical and Geological Character of the Indian Tribes Classic Reprint
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The Shortest Route to California : Illustrated by a History of Explorations of the Great Basin of Utah, With Its Topographical and Geological Character and Some Account of the Indian Tribes (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2015
ISBN 10 : 1330644735
ISBN 13 : 9781330644737
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25827839/1
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