A History Of Travel In America V2 (1915)

By Seymour Dunbar

Book Overview

A History of Travel in America Volume 2, written by Seymour Dunbar and published in 1915, is a comprehensive account of the development of travel in the United States. The book covers the period from the early explorers and settlers to the modern era of railroads and automobiles. It explores the challenges and opportunities faced by travelers and the ways in which transportation has shaped American society and culture. The book also includes detailed information on the growth of tourism and the emergence of travel as a leisure activity. With its detailed research and engaging narrative, A History of Travel in America Volume 2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of travel and transportation in the United States.Being An Outline Of The Development In Modes Of Travel From Archaic Vehicles Of Colonial Times To The Completion Of The First Transcontinental Railroad; The Influence Of The Indians On The Free Movement And Territorial Unity Of The White Race; The Part Played By Travel Methods In The Economic Conquest Of The Continent; And Those Related Human Experiences, Changing Social Conditions And Governmental Attitudes Which Accompanied The Growth Of A National Travel System.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164132539
• ISBN13: 9781164132530
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"