The Traveler's Companion Through the Great Interior: A Guide for the Road to California by the South Pass in the Rocky Mountains and Sublett's and Hea

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Focusing on the journey to California, this guide provides a detailed account of a superior route through the Rocky Mountains via the South Pass, along with Sublett's and Headpath's cut-offs. It offers precise descriptions of the road, including actual measured distances, making it a valuable resource for travelers. The book also highlights the crossing of the Sierra Nevada at the Yuba River's headwaters, presenting a more efficient alternative to previously traveled emigrant paths.