02388cam a22003373u 4500 42210 UtSlPG 20260610133951.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d rc01000623 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F850.5 A.L. Bancroft & Company Bancroft's Tourist's Guide. Yosemite. San Francisco and around the Bay, (South.) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-02-26 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Bancroft's Tourist's Guide. Yosemite. San Francisco and around the Bay" by A.L. Bancroft is a travel guide written in the late 19th century. This guide aims to serve tourists by providing comprehensive information about visiting Yosemite Valley, the surrounding areas, and San Francisco, detailing routes, expenses, and accommodations. The book is geared towards travelers, enabling them to plan effectively before their arrival. The opening of this guide introduces the reader to the author's perspective on the importance of visiting Yosemite, proposing that it is an essential destination for any traveler to California. The author discusses various options for reaching Yosemite, reflecting on different modes of transport including pedestrian travel, horseback riding, and public conveyances. Furthermore, it emphasizes the necessity for tourists to allow ample time to genuinely experience and appreciate the grandeur of Yosemite, warning against the pitfalls of rushing through it without proper appreciation. The tone is informative yet persuasive, setting the stage for a journey into one of nature’s renowned wonders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Yosemite Valley (Calif.) -- Guidebooks California -- Guidebooks San Francisco (Calif.) -- Guidebooks https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42210 83049 83049