196 pp. Illustrated with 18 engraved plates (including frontispiece), a few text illustrations. (8vo) 20x13.5 cm (8x5½"), original dark brown blindstamped cloth. First Edition.
A work meant to promote emigration to the State of Colorado and territories of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and the Dakotas. Included is a section on Yellowstone National Park (with illustrations). The book is especially strong on the virtues of industries such as mining and stock raising. The natural beauty and resources of the area are also emphasized.