Across the Continent (Classic Reprint): Disturnell's Distance Tables, or Travellers' Pocket Companion, Giving the Great Lines of Travel Across the Continent - Couverture souple
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Across the Continent Companion offers a window into 19th‑century coast‑to‑coast travel, with distance tables and route guides.
This reference work helps readers understand how travelers moved across the interior, including routes that pass through Colorado, Utah, and other frontier regions, and it describes the era’s travel infrastructure and scenery. Two concise sections frame the scope and value: it presents practical distance data and route guidance for journey planning, and it captures the spirit of the era’s travel experience through notable places, mountains, parks, and towns described by travelers.
- Distance tables and route guides for planning long journeys across the continent
- Descriptions of notable interior regions, parks, and travel towns
- Early railroad connections and travel options described for passengers and emigrants
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed account of the American railroad system and its vast impact on the nation's development. The author traces the origins of railroads in the early 19th century and follows their growth and expansion westward, highlighting the transformative role they played in connecting distant regions, facilitating trade, and shaping the economic and social landscape. The book also delves into the technical innovations, engineering challenges, and financial complexities involved in building and operating railroads, providing a comprehensive understanding of the industry's inner workings. 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 9781332942961_0
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