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A Flight in Spring: In the Car Lucania From New York to the Pacific Coast and Back During April and May, 1898 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A Flight in Spring is a lively travel memoir that follows a private Pullman car journey across the United States.
It blends vivid scenery with personal observations, social moments, and small-to-large adventures that bring 1898 travel to life.
From New York to New York, the author narrates a six‑week circuit that includes deserts, cities, university campuses, and coastlines. The account balances practical travel detail with warm humor, character sketches, and stage‑worthy episodes, all told in a clear, accessible voice.- A vivid portrait of a well‑appointed car and the people who keep it running smoothly, including a memorable kitchen scene and a capable, jovial cook.
- Candid sketches of stops from Newark and Philadelphia to San Francisco, including cultural touches, local characters, and marketplace glimpses.
- Reflections on architecture, landscape, and emblematic places such as Palo Alto and the Leland Stanford University visit.
- Lighthearted entertainments aboard the car, from improvised theatricals to humorous poems and nonsense verses that punctuate the journey.
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A Flight in Spring (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an account of an extended train journey through the United States in the spring of 1898. From New York to Los Angeles, the author and their companions experienced America's diverse landscapes, cities, and cultures. Along the way, they visited historical sites, such as the Alamo in San Antonio, and gained insights into the nation's past and present. The author reflects on the social and political issues of the time, including the growing tensions with Spain that would soon lead to the Spanish-American War. Ultimately, this book offers a unique perspective on the American experience at the turn of the 20th century, capturing the spirit of exploration, patriotism, and the pursuit of knowledge that defined the era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331231752_0
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