215, [9] + 6 (of 8) ad pp. Illustrated with 3 maps including 1 of the Rail & Stage Route to the Big Tree Groves of Yosemite; plus many wood engravings throughout, including an added pictorial title page. 6½x5, original gilt-lettered purple cloth. "Third Volume, Second Annual Revise[ment]."

An early travel guide showing final destinations west of the Mississippi. Howes notes that the publication took on the present title in 1870. The original publisher's prospectus is tipped-in on the stub of the former front free endpaper. Also, an inserted page from the publisher between pages 8 and 9 is torn out with small remnants still remaining. Howes C901.