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A Flight in Spring / In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898

By J. Harris Knowles
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A traveler's spring journal follows a private railroad-car journey from the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific and back, combining itinerary notes with portraits of cities, small towns, and border settlements. Episodes range from urban evenings and improvised entertainments aboard the car to close observations of local architecture, cemeteries, mission churches, native plants and birds, and railway engineering. The narrative includes reflections prompted by an unfolding war crisis that alters departures and movements, while episodic personal anecdotes and historical sketches give the account a lively, conversational texture.

About the Author

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J. Harris Knowles

J. Harris Knowles was an American author known for his travel writing, particularly his work "A Flight in Spring," which recounts a journey from New York to the Pacific coast and back in 1898. This narrative captures the experiences and observations of a traveler during a pivotal time in American history, reflecting the spirit of exploration and adventure. Knowles' writing offers readers a glimpse into the landscapes and cultures encountered along the way, making it a notable contribution to the genre of travel literature.

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