+ − N Y Times p27 Ja 2 ’21 420w
JOHNSON, CLIFTON. What to see in America. (American highways and byways ser.) il *$3 Macmillan 917.3
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“The book is concerned with the human interest of our country in nature, history, industry, literature, legend, and biography. It is intended for travelers who visit the places of interest in person, and also for those other travelers whom chance or necessity keeps at home, but who travel far and wide on the wings of fancy.... Under each state is included such things as the first settlement, the capital, the largest city, the highest point, and facts of general interest concerning its past and present that add to the traveler’s zest in visiting it.” (Introductory note) Each state in the Union has a chapter and there are 500 illustrations including several maps.
“Rather too brief for the intensive sightseer. No index, but full contents by states with mention of attractions.”
+ − Booklist 16:200 Mr ’20
“Mr Johnson has an observant eye, and he knows what he wants to say, but he is frequently unable to express himself in straightforward English.”
+ − Boston Transcript p7 Ja 7 ’20 400w
“Somewhere between a guide book and travel essays. Useful for reference.”