Western U.S. Travel - General & Miscellaneous, U.S. Travel - National Parks & Historic Sites, Travel & Transportation - 19th Century US
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Overview
Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton PressOriginally developed as a trading route between Mexico and the fledgeling U.S., The Santa Fe Trail quickly became one of the most important routes to California for those seeking fortune and land. This travel guide provides the reader with history, current reference points, and maps that allow both the armchair, and the roadside, explorer to find their way through story of this important western trail.
Editorials
S Gaugian
"This book conveys the hardship and romance of travel west over the trail when it was a months-long journey through unsettled and often dangerous territory. Using the diaries of people who traveled the trail and historic photos, author Hill captures the adventure and spirit of a trip over the Santa Fe trail."—S GaugianBooknews
Recounts the history of the Santa Fe trail and includes maps, diaries, b&w photos. Describes museums and displays along the trail and lists recommended reading. Interesting as armchair reading or as a travel guide. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
October 1, 1992
Publisher
Caxton Press
Pages
232
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780870043543