02562cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000500011524501170016526400510028230000470033333600260038033700260040633800360043250000310046850801870049952013760068653400450206265300440210765300370215185600430218899900170223133620UtSlPG20260610133751.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aKnowles, J. Harrisq(John Harris),d1832-190812aA Flight in Spring :bIn the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-09-03  aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)  a"A Flight in Spring" by J. Harris Knowles is a travel memoir written in the late 19th century. This work documents a leisurely journey aboard a private Pullman car, the "Lucania," as it travels from New York to various points across the United States, including the Pacific Coast, during the spring of 1898. The narrative is rich with observations on the landscapes, cities, and cultures encountered along the way, as the group grapples not only with the beauty of their surroundings but also with the impending backdrop of the Spanish-American War.   The opening of the narrative sets the stage for this grand adventure, filled with an atmosphere of excitement and camaraderie among the passengers. As the journey commences, readers are introduced to the charm of the private car, equipped with comforts that promise an indulgent experience. The author describes the preparations, the joyful anticipation of travel, and the camaraderie felt amongst friends and companions, including moments like improvised theatricals and fine dining prepared by a talented cook. Knowles captures glimpses of American life in the late 19th century, the natural scenery, and the cultural diversity encountered, laying a foundation for a reflective and engaging travelogue as the party navigates their way through significant American cities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Description and travel  aRailroad travel -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33620  c74466d74466