For your consideration is this early edition (1883) of "Zigzag Journeys of the Occident. The Atlantic to the Pacific...Boston to the Golden Gate", by Hezekiah Butterworth. This book is the fifth volume in the Zigzag travel series. According to the Preface, the Zigzag travel series was written to stimulate interest in classic studies and historic reading. This volume is a collection of stories aimed at explaining Homesteading in the United States and "opportunities for the emigrant". Full of illustrations and thrilling stories, this book provides a fascinating look into late 19th Century America. Brown cloth with stamped decorations and lettering in gilt and black. Book shows very good condition; it does have a beautifully hand-written gift inscription on the flyleaf. 7" x 8.5" x 1". For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.