Author: Demas Barnes
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019844489
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In 1859, Demas Barnes embarked on a journey from New York to San Francisco, taking him across the United States at a time of great change and transformation. In a series of vividly written letters, Barnes describes his experiences and impressions of the people and places he encounters along the way. His letters offer a rare glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history, and provide valuable insights into the enduring spirit of adventure and discovery that has characterized the American experience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.