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Southern Pacific Company |
| Title |
The Shasta route in all of its grandeur
A scenic guide book from San Francisco, California, to Portland, Oregon on the road of a thousand wonders
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| Alternate Title |
The Shasta route along the Southern Pacific—the road of a thousand wonders
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| Original Publication |
United States: Curt Teich & Co.,1920.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Howard, The Internet Archive, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Shasta route in all of its grandeur" by the Southern Pacific Company is a scenic guidebook published during the early 20th century. The book serves as a promotional piece highlighting the picturesque landscapes and attractions along the Southern Pacific Railroad, which runs from San Francisco, California, to Portland, Oregon. Its likely topic focuses on travel, scenery, and the natural beauty associated with this railway journey, often termed “The Road of a Thousand Wonders.” The book presents an array of stunning illustrations, crafted from photographs that depict key attractions encountered along the Shasta Route. It covers notable landmarks such as Mount Shasta, various lakes, rivers, and other natural formations. Each section emphasizes the visual splendor and unique features of the locations, creating a vivid panorama for readers and potential travelers. Additionally, it offers insight into destinations such as Lassen Volcanic National Park, Sacramento River, and Crater Lake, further enriching the overall travel experience. This guide ultimately aims to be an appealing keepsake for those embarking on this scenic railway adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
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| Subject |
California -- Pictorial works
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| Subject |
Oregon -- Pictorial works
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68494 |
| Release Date |
Jul 11, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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