Bachelder's Illustrated Tourist's Guide of the United States: Popular Resorts and How to Reach Them (1873)

John Badger Bachelder

Bachelder's Illustrated Tourist's Guide of the United States: Popular Resorts and How to Reach Them (1873)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
24 September 2009
Pages
254
ISBN
9781120161086

Bachelder’s Illustrated Tourist’s Guide of the United States: Popular Resorts and How to Reach Them (1873)

John Badger Bachelder

Bachelder's Illustrated Tourist's Guide of the United States: Popular Resorts and How to Reach Them is a travel guidebook written by John Badger Bachelder in 1873. The book provides a comprehensive overview of popular tourist destinations in the United States during the 19th century, including descriptions of natural wonders, historical landmarks, and cultural attractions. The guidebook is organized by region, with detailed information on how to reach each destination by train, steamboat, or stagecoach. Bachelder includes practical advice for travelers, such as recommendations for hotels and restaurants, as well as tips for navigating unfamiliar terrain. The book is illustrated with engravings and maps, providing readers with a visual representation of the destinations they may wish to visit. Bachelder's writing style is informative yet engaging, making the guidebook an enjoyable read for both armchair travelers and those planning a trip. Overall, Bachelder's Illustrated Tourist's Guide of the United States is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the travel industry and popular destinations of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American tourism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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