Across America; or, The Great West and the Pacific Coast.
New York: Sheldon & Company, 1875.
Immediately following the American Civil War, Rusling
was ordered to make a tour of western military outposts. Ten years later,
he wrote a comprehensive account of his journey. His observations provide
a valuable look at the economics, culture, and politics of a continent
on the verge of great change.
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