Bacon's Descriptive Handbook Of America (1866)

Bacon's Descriptive Handbook of America is a comprehensive guidebook to the United States, written by George Washington Bacon and first published in 1866. The book is divided into sections, each covering a different region of the country, and includes detailed descriptions of the geography, history, and culture of each area. The author provides information on major cities, landmarks, and tourist attractions, as well as practical advice for travelers, such as transportation options and accommodations. The book also features numerous illustrations and maps to aid in navigation and understanding of the text. Written at a time when the United States was still developing as a nation, Bacon's Descriptive Handbook of America offers a fascinating glimpse into the country's past and provides valuable insights into the early days of tourism in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.