An Excursion To California V2: Over The Prairie, Rocky Mountains And Great Sierra Nevada

By William Kelly

Book Overview

""An Excursion To California V2: Over The Prairie, Rocky Mountains And Great Sierra Nevada"" is a travelogue written by William Kelly, detailing his journey from the Midwest to California in the mid-19th century. The book describes the author's experiences as he travels across vast prairies, navigates treacherous mountain passes, and encounters diverse cultures and landscapes along the way. Kelly provides vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the Great Sierra Nevada, as well as the challenges and dangers faced by travelers in this era. The book also includes observations on the social and political climate of the time, including the impact of the Gold Rush on California's economy and society. Overall, ""An Excursion To California V2"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the pioneering spirit and adventure of early American travelers, as well as the natural wonders of the American West.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: 1163105996
• ISBN13: 9781163105993
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"