Lot 158
New York: Geo. A Croffut, 1873. (Howes 901). 12mo. ( 7 x5 inches). Brown pebbled cloth with bright, gilt lettering. 224 pages. Crofutt's Trans-Continental Tourist's Guide : containing a full and authentic description of over five hundred cities, towns, villages, stations, government forts and camps, mountains, lakes, rivers, Sulphur, soda and hot springs, scenery, watering places, 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 Pacific Railroad, Central Pacific Railroad of Cal. ., their branches and connections by stage and water, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean .For this edition is added a: "Special department. A condensed list of the principal bankers, manufacturers, importers, merchants and others, who are engaged in different kinds of legitimate trade throughout the United States. ILLUSTRATED. Extensively illustrated with maps and plates, five folding and printed on both sides, with ads on the reverse. There is a fine New Map of Salt Lake City. Utah 1871. Large folding map (6 ½ x 35 inches): UNION CENTRAL CONTINENTAL RR FROM, MISSOURI RIVER TO THE PACIFIC COAST ( vg with no tears). MAP OF OMAHA AND COUNCIL BLUFFS, ( a couple tears) . MAP OFYELLOWSTONE PARK, LARGE WORLD MAP WITH SOME TEARS . BOOK ALL MAPS ARE COMPLETE. THE BOOK IS COMPLETE WITH ALL PLATES. One of the most popular of the many guidebooks available to tourists crossing the United States by rail, Crofutt's guide went through numerous editions and offered plentiful detail about the cities and towns along the route, as well as excellent images of western scenery. It includes historical information, description of the terrain, and details of attractions, lodging, recreational opportunities, and mining, agriculture, and other commercial activity. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 5" x 7" Condition:
- Good - Very Good Condition with no missing pages
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