Publisher's Synopsis
""14,000 Miles: A Carriage And Two Women"" is a memoir written by Frances S. Howe about her journey across America with her friend, Mary, in a carriage pulled by two horses. The journey took place in the late 1800s and covered 14,000 miles, starting in New York and ending in San Francisco. The two women faced many challenges along the way, including rough terrain, harsh weather conditions, and encounters with wild animals. They also met many interesting people and experienced different cultures as they traveled through various states. The book provides a detailed account of their journey, including descriptions of the places they visited, the people they met, and the adventures they had. It is a fascinating and inspiring story of two women who dared to embark on a journey that was considered unconventional for their time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
