Thomas Baker

Explore America on Amtrak's California Zephyr (American Rail Guides, #4) (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

CHICAGO TO SAN FRANCISCO 'THE CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR' AN ICONIC WESTERN ADVENTURE Everyone traveling on Amtrak's popular route between Los Angeles and Seattle should have a copy of 'Explore America on Amtrak's California Zephyr'. It's like having your own personal tour guide point out the captivating scenery, towns, and history passing by your window - and tell you fascinating stories. All the while tracking your progress as you proceed across the country. This essential companion shows the way through cities, towering mountain passes, sculptured red rock canyons, and inhospitable deserts while recounting absorbing tales of the Old West towns, and their colorful citizens. As the California Zephyr crosses the Rockies and vast prairies, it rumbles by small towns and farms in the Midwest, follows the heroic and tragic paths of wagon train pioneers, and recounts accounts of bank robbers, Plains Indians, explorers, and gold miners. This invaluable guide is packed with short whimsical insights and fun facts, it enlivens hundreds of places in an easy-to-read format. For each of the dozens of stops and towns, it highlights:

- What is special about the place?

- Why is it here?

- What's happened here?

- What's quirky and fun about it?

- Is anyone famous from here?

- Explore America on Amtrak's California Zephyr' turns this wonderfully scenic rail journey into a fascinating adventure. Don't leave the station without it. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ALL ABOARD AMTRAK!

What is Amtrak?

What are the Superliners?

Seating, Sleeping, and Sightseeing on Amtrak

Who's Who?

2. 'THE CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR'

History of the California Zephyr

Why Ride the California Zephyr?

The California Zephyr Schedule

The California Zephyr Stations

3. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 4. SIGHTSEEING ABOARD 'THE CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR' The following is a shortened list of some of the stations and themes covered:

Chicago, IL

Why is Chicago Architecture Distinctive?

Burlington, IA

Ottumwa, IA

Osceola, IA

What Were the Emigrants' Trails?

Omaha, NE

What was the Trans-Continental Railway?

Lincoln, NE

Who were the Plains Indians?

Hastings, NE

What was the Oregon Trail? Five Myths of the Old West

Fort Morgan, CO

What was the California Trail?

Denver, CO

Glenwood Springs, CO

Grand Junction, CO

Green River, UT

Salt Lake City, UT

Elko, NV

Reno, NV

Sacramento, CA

What was the California Gold Rush?

Emeryville, CA

5. 'CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR' TRIVIA QUESTIONS

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Thomas Baker
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. September 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798227552419
• Artikelnr.: 72409174