Pacific Coast Guide and Programme of the Knights Templar Triennial Conclave at San Francisco, August, 1883: As Prepared by the Triennial Committee; Illustrated (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ira G. Hoitt

9780331485547: Pacific Coast Guide and Programme of the Knights Templar Triennial Conclave at San Francisco, August, 1883: As Prepared by the Triennial Committee; Illustrated (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331485540 ISBN 13: 9780331485547

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the Pacific Coast with a practical, illustrated guide from the 1880s, covering routes, climate, and scenic wonders.

This edition provides travel routes from New York to San Francisco, time estimates, and notes on major landmarks along the way, plus a rich overview of California’s lakes, rivers, and mountains. It’s ideal for history-minded travelers or readers curious about old travel culture and coast-to-coast journeys.

The book frames a westward itinerary with historical routes, landmark stops, and time-tested travel tips. It also surveys climate ideas and natural wonders, from Shasta’s volcanic features to Lake Tahoe’s famed clarity and depth. You’ll glimpse the era’s travel voice, logistics, and the early sightlines of a vast coastline.
What you’ll experience

A historical travel narrative detailing routes, times, and key checkpoints between New York and San Francisco.
Descriptions of major California landscapes, including Shasta, Lake Tahoe, Clear Lake, and Yosemite’s famous scenery.
Context on climate and geography, plus notes on landmarks and travel logistics of the period.
Scenery and anecdotes that capture the sense of discovery during a turn-of-the-century coastal journey.

Ideal for readers of travel history, rail journeys, and California’s early tourism lore, especially those curious about how people explored the Pacific coast in the 19th century.

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