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A Westward Journey and Its Wry Observations
A long reminiscence maps a Rustbelt to West Coast trip detailing irrigation myths, desert perils, and booming oil fields. The narrator cites geologic limits, sand storms, and generous Iowa roots, with stops from Ritzville to Denver and lookouts at Lookout Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Linn
Spies Bros
Ritzville
West
Nebraska
Washington
Alboit
Iowa
New
York
Seattle
Acre
Ocean Park
Long Beach
Wwaca
Astoria
Oregon
Snake River
Idaho
Pocatello
Salt Lake City
Tabernacle
Craig
Colorado
Rockies
Rabbit Ear Pass
Berthoud
Lookout Mountain
Buffalo Bill
Denver
Boulder
H. L. Wildey
RE. D. Darling
Alice Wildey
University of Colorado
Mr. Darling