Arizona As It Is; Or, The Coming Country. Comp. From Notes Of Travel During The Years 1874-1875, And 1876 - Softcover

Hiram C. Hodge

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1314180231 ISBN 13: 9781314180237

Publisher: HardPress

Synopsis

Arizona As It Is; Or, The Coming Country. Comp. From Notes Of Travel During The Years 1874-1875, And 1876 by Hiram C. Hodge is a 1877 travel narrative and promotional account of the Arizona Territory. Based on extensive firsthand exploration in 1874-76, the author describes geography, climate, resources, and projected development. The work covers the territory's acquisition and boundaries, early Spanish missions, descriptions of San Xavier del Bac, and detailed discussions of climate, rainfall, health, and mountains, rivers, and farming lands. It emphasizes mining, timber, ranching, and irrigation opportunities, and argues for railroad construction and federal land development to spur settlement. The book includes sections on agriculture, grazing, minerals (including gold, silver, copper), prehistoric ruins, and the indigenous peoples, with testimonials and lists of towns, counties, and routes. The tone is optimistic and aims to encourage settlement, investment, and infrastructure to transform the 'Coming Country.' It remains a valuable historical source on late 19th-century Arizona exploration and development.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1314180231
• ISBN 13: 9781314180237
• Binding: Paperback