The Santa Fe Trail: Yesterday and Today

by William Hill

Overview

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton Press

Originally developed as a trading route between Mexico and the fledgeling U.S., The Santa Fe Trail quickly became one of the most important routes to California for those seeking fortune and land.  This travel guide provides the reader with history, current reference points, and maps that allow both the armchair, and the roadside, explorer to find their way through story of this important western trail.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780870043543
Publisher:	Caxton Press
Publication date:	10/20/2017
Pages:	274
Product dimensions:	6.08(w) x 8.84(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

William Hill is the author of several books on historic, western trails including The Oregon Trail, Yesterday and Today; The Lewis and Clark Trail, Yesterday and Today; and The Santa Fe Trail, Yesterday and Today all published by Caxton Press.  He is now retired from teaching and living in New York state.

Editorial Reviews

"This book conveys the hardship and romance of travel west over the trail when it was a months-long journey through unsettled and often dangerous territory. Using the diaries of people who traveled the trail and historic photos, author Hill captures the adventure and spirit of a trip over the Santa Fe trail."—S Gaugian

S Gaugian

Recounts the history of the Santa Fe trail and includes maps, diaries, b&w photos. Describes museums and displays along the trail and lists recommended reading. Interesting as armchair reading or as a travel guide. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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