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Across the Plains

In this journal of his experiences crossing North America by train written in 1879-80 and first published in 1892the celebrated master of the adventure novel demonstrates his flair as a travel writer and essayist. "Across the Plains" is a genuine slice of Americana as seen through a Scotsman s eyes."

Subject
travel
Setting
american west
Audience
adult
Length
short · 40 pages

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