California And Alaska And Over The Canadian Pacific Railway (1890) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436961677)

California And Alaska And Over The Canadian Pacific Railway (1890) is a travelogue written by William Seward Webb, an American railroad executive and diplomat. The book chronicles his journey from San Francisco, California to Alaska, and then back to the United States via the newly constructed Canadian Pacific Railway. Webb provides a detailed account of his experiences in California, including visits to Yosemite Valley and San Francisco. He then sets sail for Alaska, where he describes the natural beauty of the region and the challenges of navigating its rugged terrain. After his Alaskan adventure, Webb boards the Canadian Pacific Railway and travels through the Canadian Rockies, stopping at various towns and cities along the way. He provides observations on the landscape, the people he meets, and the railway itself. Throughout the book, Webb offers insights into the economic and political climate of the late 19th century, particularly as it relates to the development of transportation infrastructure in North America. Overall, California And Alaska And Over The Canadian Pacific Railway (1890) is an engaging travelogue that offers a unique perspective on the history and geography of the American West and Canada.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: William Seward Webb
ISBN-10: 143696167X
ISBN-13: 9781436961677
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 308
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d