MARVELS OF THE NEW WEST [SOLD]

MARVELS OF THE NEW WEST: A Vivid Portrayal of the Stupendous Marvels in the Vast Wonderland West of The Missouri River

 Six Books in One Volume

Comprising: Marvels of Nature, Marvels of Race, Marvels of Enterprise, Marvels of Mining, Marvels of Stock-Raising, and Marvels

of Agriculture

Graphically and Truthfully Described by William M. Thayer

Illustrated with Over 359 Engravings and Maps

The Henry Bill Publishing Company - Norwich, Conn

1887

Chapter I. Marvels of Nature covers Cañons, Yellowstone National Park, Geysers, Yosemite Valley, Garden of the Gods, Monument Park and Water Falls

Chapter II. Marvels of Race covers Cave-Dwellers, Cliff-Dwellers, Pueblos, Zuñis, Moquis, Mexicans.

Chapter III.  Marvels of Enterprise covers Railroads over Mountains, Public Buildings, Growth of Colonies, the Pacific Slope, the Mormon Settlement, Railroad Kings.

Chapter IV. Marvels of Mining covers states of Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Oregon.

Chapter V. Marvels of Stock-Raising covers all aspects of stock raising and talks about the cattle Kings of the time.

Chapter VI.  Marvels of Agriculture covers Kansas, Nebraska, Montana, Dakota, Idaho, California, Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming and Washington.

Date Published:  This first edition hardback book was published in 1889. It is green-leather bound with gold leaf lettering on spine and gold leaf cliff dwelling photo on front cover.

Condition:  It is in remarkable condition - cover is intact but shows wear patterns and tears to fabric