An Overland Journey From New York To San Francisco - Horace Greeley - Bog

""An Overland Journey From New York To San Francisco"" is a travelogue written by Horace Greeley, a prominent American journalist, in 1859. The book chronicles Greeley's journey from New York City to San Francisco, California, which he undertook in the summer of 1859. The journey was made by land, and Greeley traveled through various states and territories, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada.Throughout the book, Greeley provides detailed descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the challenges he faced on his journey. He writes about the natural beauty of the American West, the harsh conditions of the prairies and mountains, and the difficulties of traveling by stagecoach and wagon.Greeley also offers insights into the political and social issues of the time, including slavery, the Indian Wars, and the growing tensions between the North and South. He meets with various political and religious leaders along the way, including Brigham Young, the leader of the Mormon Church, and Abraham Lincoln, who was then a candidate for the presidency.Overall, ""An Overland Journey From New York To San Francisco"" is a fascinating account of one man's journey across the American West in the mid-19th century. It provides a unique perspective on the history, culture, and landscape of the region during a time of great change and transformation.An Overland Journey From New York To San Francisco In The Summer Of 1859.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.