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This book takes readers on a journey across the American West, capturing the dramatic transformation of the landscape and society in the late 19th century. The author, writing in 1889, vividly describes the era of westward expansion, recalling a time when the vast plains were considered a "howling wilderness" and the Missouri River marked the edge of civilization. The book details the impact of the transcontinental railroad, exploring its construction, its influence on the westward migration, and its role in opening up the region's vast resources. The author paints a picture of life on the frontier, from encounters with Native Americans to the rise of cattle ranching and the boom of mining towns. Through detailed accounts of travel, encounters with individuals, and descriptions of landscapes, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the American West's history. The book underscores the extraordinary changes brought about by the railroad, which reshaped the frontier and forever altered the character of the United States.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a journey across the American West, capturing the dramatic transformation of the landscape and society in the late 19th century. The author, writing in 1889, vividly describes the era of westward expansion, recalling a time when the vast plains were considered a "howling wilderness" and the Missouri River marked the edge of civilization. The book details the impact of the transcontinental railroad, exploring its construction, its influence on the westward migration, and its role in opening up the region's vast resources. The author paints a picture of life on the frontier, from encounters with Native Americans to the rise of cattle ranching and the boom of mining towns. Through detailed accounts of travel, encounters with individuals, and descriptions of landscapes, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the American West's history. The book underscores the extraordinary changes brought about by the railroad, which reshaped the frontier and forever altered the character of the United States. 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 9781331961413_0
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Crofutt's Overland Tours Consisting of Over Six Thousand Miles of Main Tours, and Three Thousand Miles of Side Tours, Also Six Thousand Miles by DescriptiveIllustrated Classic Reprint
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Crofutt's Overland Tours Consisting of Over Six Thousand Miles of Main Tours, and Three Thousand Miles of Side Tours, Also Six Thousand Miles by DescriptiveIllustrated Classic Reprint
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Crofutt's Overland Tours : Consisting of Over Six Thousand Miles of Main Tours, and Three Thousand Miles of Side Tours, Also Six Thousand Miles by Stage and Water; Descriptive-Illustrated (Classic Reprint)
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 298 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26032941/1
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