1890 – Marvels of American West | Indian Cliff Dwellings, Yellowstone, Yosemite

Marvels of the New West is a fascinating 19^th-century account of the impressive natural landscapes and natural history of the American West. Written by William Thayer, this work outlines the wonders of agriculture, gold mining, mountain scenery, Native American Indian tribes, and much, much more! Some of the most interesting and desirable topics include:

• Description of cave and cliff-dwelling Indian tribes
• Famous landmarks:
  • Garden of the gods
  • Yellowstone Park; Old Faithful
  • Yosemite: Cathedral Rock & El Capitan
• Railroad passes through Rocky Mountains
• Gold discovery in Leadville, Co;
  • Rapid growth of mining towns

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Marvels of the New West. A Vivid Portrayal of the Stupendous Marvels in the Vast Wonderland West of the Missouri River
• Author(s): William Thayer
• Publisher: Norwich, Conn., Henry Bill Publishing Co.
• Edition: 1890 Edition.
• Binding: Decorative green cloth hardcover
• Format: (8vo), single volume
• Size:  9.75 x 6.75 in (25 x 18 cm)
• Collation: [2], xxxvi, 715, [1] pp
• Illustrations: More than 350 maps and illustrations throughout
• Contents Include:
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Old Faithful
  • Yosemite Valley
  • Cathedral Rock and El Capitan
  • Garden of the Gods
  • Rocky Mountain railroads
  • Leadville gold discoveries
  • Mining towns of the American West
  • Native American tribes and cliff dwellings

Condition:

Good. Decorative green cloth binding. Text block tight and secure. Corners and edges show wear and rubbing. Complete and illustrated throughout.

Why Collect This?

• More than 350 maps and illustrations.
• Extensive coverage of Yellowstone and Yosemite

Item Number: #50551