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Across the Desert Railroad and Denizens of Hope
A travelogue recounts a cross country journey from California through Nevada to Utah and Colorado. The writer sketches desert landscapes, pioneer towns, and encounters with Indians, reflecting on rail expansion, scenic stops like Ogden and Denver, and the widening view of California’s Golden State as the trip progresses toward Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
Grover
California
Sierras
Renocary
Jacyors
Winnemucean
Kodak
Sunday Super
Society Belles
Ogden
Wah
Point Rock
The
Underworld
Dotsitah
Wyoming
Desert
Union Pacific
Laramie
Cheyenne
Colorado
Greeley
Horace Greeley
Hayward
Denver
San Francisco
State Capitol
Kansas City
Topeka
Carrie Nation
Kanyas
Mary Elien Lease
Hloudy Bridies
Fanzton
Missouri
Union Depot
Colab Sah
Suant South
Kansens City
Ing
Alasameda
Noy
Ban Toronzo
Sas
Sotice
Seid San Lakenzo School
Smnd
Alameda County
Anil
Beale
Xaid Board of Trustees
Rad County
Hall of Records
Alameda
Tistriet
Cal