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100 1 _aCorwin, B. R.
_q(Benjamin Ryder),
_d1833-1909
245 1 2 _aA Trip to the Rockies
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-06-14
508 _aProduced by Nick Wall, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Trip to the Rockies" by B. R. Corwin is a travelogue written during the late 19th century. The book chronicles a journey taken by a group of bankers and business professionals from New York to the scenic landscapes of the Rocky Mountains, emphasizing their experiences at various stops along the way and the vibrant beauty of the American West. It is a blend of personal narrative and commentary on the economic development observed throughout the travels, particularly in the states of Kansas and Colorado. In this account, B. R. Corwin details not only the stunning natural beauty encountered during the trip but also the camaraderie among the travelers, highlighting their enjoyment of luxurious accommodations and fine dining aboard their special Pullman car, the "Dalmatia." The narrative includes visits to significant cities, insights from prominent figures at a bankers' convention, and discussions on the financial prospects of the West, particularly in Kansas, which is characterized as rapidly growing and rich in resources like salt. Throughout the journey, the book captures both the intimate moments shared among the party members and the larger implications of their travels concerning business and the expansion of American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62398
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