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An Overland Journey from New York to San Francisco in the Summer of 1859, Greele

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Item specifics

Condition
Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including ...
ISBN
9780803270794

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
ISBN-10
0803270798
ISBN-13
9780803270794
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1037685

Product Key Features

Book Title
Overland Journey from New York to San Francisco in the Summer Of 1859 : From New York to San Francisco in the Summer of 1859
Number of Pages
380 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), General
Publication Year
1999
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Author
Horace Greeley
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
99-011171
TitleLeading
An
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
978/.02/092
Synopsis
In the spring of 1859 Horace Greeley, celebrated editor of the New-York Tribune , set off to explore the projected central route for a great transcontinental railroad line connecting the Mississippi Valley and the West Coast. Greeley traveled to California, primarily by stagecoach, and sent back a series of letters describing the scenery and human endeavor he encountered. He dismissed the plains as a region of "sterility and thirst." Of the new gold fields near Denver he predicted that they were only a modest representation of the rich veins that ran throughout the Rockies. He understood too that it would be those who mined the miners, rather than those who dug for gold, who would reap financial rewards. An inveterate reporter, Greeley commented on everything he saw, from prairie dogs to Mormons to the scenic wonders of the Yosemite valley. He was tireless in recounting economic possibilities for farmers, miners, ranchers, and merchants, ultimately concluding that much of the West was a vast, untapped resource waiting for courageous pioneers and innovative settlers.
LC Classification Number
F593.G79 1999

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  • e***v (127)- Feedback left by buyer.
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    Overall, it went well. Good communication. I wanted the book to be shipped in a box, because the value and scarcity of the volume I purchased deserved it, however, the company is too large and I was informed the book would be shipped in a plastic mailer. Somehow it didn’t arrive very damaged, a little bump, but for the price I can’t complain. Over all I am satisfied, but if you’re a book collector, as I am, you may want to find another seller.
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    This company has been, in my experience, a mixed bag. This title was NOT worth the price because it came with highlighting, ink underlineing & writing in the margins...not the quality that they advertised. I have on other occasions gotten books in great condition, however, that were listed in less than the condition advertised so it goes both ways...but I'd much prefer a company that delivers exactly what they advertise. I guess good help is hard to find. The book was well packaged & came fast.
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    Great seller The price of the book was very reasonable for me Fast shipping and the book arrived on time The condition of the book is exactly as described and the package was well packaged and the appearance of the book and the package was very good