Fifteen Thousand Miles By Stage (1911) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166492250)

""Fifteen Thousand Miles By Stage"" is a travel memoir written by Carrie Adell Strahorn, originally published in 1911. The book chronicles Strahorn's experiences traveling throughout the western United States by stagecoach in the late 1800s. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Strahorn takes readers on a journey through the rugged terrain of the American West, from the dusty plains of Nebraska to the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Along the way, she encounters a diverse cast of characters, including cowboys, miners, and Native Americans, and offers insights into the challenges and joys of life on the frontier.Throughout the book, Strahorn also reflects on the changing landscape of the West, as railroads and other modern technologies began to transform the region. She offers a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in American history, providing readers with a glimpse into a bygone era and the people who lived it.Overall, ""Fifteen Thousand Miles By Stage"" is a captivating and insightful memoir that offers a fascinating glimpse into the American West during a time of great change and transformation. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States or the pioneering spirit that helped shape the nation.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: Carrie Adell Strahorn
ISBN-10: 1166492257
ISBN-13: 9781166492250
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 724
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.45d