THE UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY, EASTERN DIVISION, OR, THREE THOUSAND MILES IN A RAILWAY CAR.

Philadelphia: 1867. 95, [1 blank] pp. Original printed wrappers, stitched. Wraps and margins of early and late leaves with some spotting. Good+.

"One of the earliest of personal narratives on the Pacific railroad. The object of the journey was to examine the condition of the road and make such scientific and industrial researches along the route as might be of advantage to the enterprise. Leland painstakingly records his experiences and impressions during this very interesting journey" [Eberstadt].
FIRST EDITION. Howes L246aa. 137 Eberstadt 363. Graff 2453. BRE 298. Pilling 2247. Item #35944

Price: $275.00

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