Two Thousand Miles On Horseback, Santa Fe And Back: A Summer Tour Through Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, And New Mexico, In The Year 1866 (1868) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104516888)

Two Thousand Miles On Horseback, Santa Fe And Back: A Summer Tour Through Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, And New Mexico, In The Year 1866 (1868) is a travelogue written by James F. Meline. The book details Meline's journey on horseback from Kansas to Santa Fe and back, covering a distance of two thousand miles. The journey took place during the summer of 1866 and took Meline through the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and New Mexico. The book provides a vivid description of the landscape, people, and culture of the regions that Meline traveled through. Meline writes about the challenges he faced during his journey, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and encounters with Native American tribes. He also describes the towns and cities he visited, including Santa Fe, which was at the time a major trading center for goods from Mexico and the United States. Two Thousand Miles On Horseback, Santa Fe And Back: A Summer Tour Through Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, And New Mexico, In The Year 1866 (1868) is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the American West in the mid-19th century. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, travel writing, and adventure stories.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: James F. Meline
ISBN-10: 1104516888
ISBN-13: 9781104516888
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2009
Pages: 332
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d