Arizona as It Is; Or, the Coming Country: Compiled From Notes of Travel During the Years 1874, 1875, and 1876 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hiram C. Hodge

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260818550 ISBN 13: 9780260818553

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Discover a growing Arizona with practical routes, prospects, and promise.

This edition gathers travel notes and guidance from the 1870s, outlining how to reach the territory by sea and rail, what to expect on the ground, and why investors and emigrants believed a bright future lay ahead.

Learn about the growing railroad networks, key towns, and the vast mineral belts that several chapters describe. The text discusses routes, distances, and the practical realities of settlement, from farming and stock raising to mining and manufacturing. It also paints a hopeful view of climate, safety, and opportunities for families and workers.

• How to travel into the territory from major western cities and ports
• Where miners, farmers, and tradespeople could find work and demand
• Regions described as rich in minerals and potential towns to watch
• Prices, labor conditions, and building costs for newcomers

Ideal for readers curious about historical migration, frontier development, and the early economic case for Arizona.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260818550
• ISBN 13: 9780260818553
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 283