Crofutt's New Overland - 1878-79
| Author: | Geo. A. Crofutt |
| Full Title: | Crofutt's New Overland Tourist and Pacific Coast Guide |
| Published | Chicago, Illinois: Overland Publishing Company, 1878 |
" Containing a condensed and authentic description of over one thousand three hundred cities, towns, villages, stations, government fort and camps, mountains lakes, rivers,
sulfur, soda and hot springs, scenery, watering places and summer resorts; where to look for and hunt the buffalo, antelope, deer and other game; trout fishing, etc., etc. In fact, to tell you what is
worth seeing - where to see it - where to go - how to go - and whom to stop with while passing over the Union, Central and Southern Pacific Railroads, their branches and connections, by rail, water and stage, from sunrise to sunset, and part the way back; through Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, California and Arizona."
A mid- late 19th century period green publisher's cloth. Smooth spine with gilt title. Top board embossed in black. Cloth gently worn, chipped at extremities. Binding tight and sound.
Mostly clean internally. Profusely illustrated with text illustrations and double page engravings. We count eighteen double page engraved sheets, one of which is detached. Fifty-five illustrations, in all, according to the annex bound at rear. Appears complete.
In Good+ to VG condition, overall. A scarce and highly desirable travel / tourist guide to the Pacific West.
Book measures c. 6" x 8". 325 pp.
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| Item #: | B2949 |
| Item Title: | Crofutt's New Overland Tourist and Pacific Coast Guide |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | $ 225 |
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