An Overland Journey From New York To San Francisco (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417955718)

""An Overland Journey From New York To San Francisco"" is a travel memoir written by Horace Greeley, originally published in 1860. The book chronicles Greeley's journey across the United States in 1859, from New York City to San Francisco, California. Greeley, a prominent journalist and founder of the New York Tribune newspaper, embarked on the journey with a group of fellow travelers, including his wife and several friends. They traveled by train, stagecoach, and steamboat, encountering various challenges and obstacles along the way. Throughout the book, Greeley provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters on his journey. He also reflects on the political and social issues of the time, including slavery and the growing tensions between the North and South. The book offers a firsthand account of the American West during a pivotal moment in the nation's history. It is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American history, travel writing, or adventure stories.An Overland Journey From New York To San Francisco In The Summer Of 1859.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.

Author: Horace Greeley
ISBN-10: 1417955716
ISBN-13: 9781417955718
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2005
Pages: 388
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.18h x 5.87w x 0.97d