Yo Semite Valley And The Big Trees. What To See And How To See It

J.M. HUTCHINGS

Publication: JM Hutchings, 1894, San Francisco

6-3/4" x 4-3/4" pictorial maroon booklet. Fourth edition. [14], 101pp., [9]. Advertisements. Table of Contents. Numerous illustrations. Addenda. Maps. Describes Yo Semite Valley and it's location within the state of California; the history of the valley; the history of its' name and the beauty of the Sequoias; the climate, hotels and rates for carriage and/or saddle excursions. Much information about each of the six routes from San Francisco to Yo Semite. A 5" x 7-3/4" folded map entitled "Outline Map Of Yo Semite Valley, California." Other areas described are Indian Canyon, J.M. Hutchings log cabin and its interior, the Yo Semite Falls, El Capitan, the Black Springs, the Bridal Veil Meadow, the Little Yo Semite Valley, the Sequoias, the Calaveras, the Mariposa Grove et al. Black and white photographs to include the Sequoias of Calaveras, Moonlight on the Bay of San Francisco, Camping in Yo Semite Valley, the Pioneer Hotel, J.M. Hutchings, Glacier Point, the Sentinel, prostrate trunk of a big tree in Calaveras Grove, the Grizzly Giant, Mariposa Grove. The last 4 pages are a color map of the Hawaiian Islands and a color plate of Hale-Mau-Mau, The House of Fire. Volcano of Kilauea, Hawaii with a brief description enticing the tourist to visit. Moderate wear to the front cover and spine else a good copy of a booklet full of detailed information.

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