Across the continent by the Lincoln Highway . l satified with simplicity. It is sur-prising how one is fortified for the vicissitudes ofthe road by such a deliberate attitude of mind. The Lincoln Highway is not as yet a road forthose motorists who wish only luxurious hotels, fre-quent stops, and all the cushioned comfort of themuch-traveled main roads of the favorite tourist 262 ACROSS THE CONTINENT parts of Europe. It is, however, perfectly practi-cable in its entire length of 3200 miles, and rich ininterest and charm for those who care for what ithas to give. We drove a Studebaker car as far
Across the continent by the Lincoln Highway . l satified with simplicity. It is sur-prising how one is fortified for the vicissitudes ofthe road by such a deliberate attitude of mind. The Lincoln Highway is not as yet a road forthose motorists who wish only luxurious hotels, fre-quent stops, and all the cushioned comfort of themuch-traveled main roads of the favorite tourist 262 ACROSS THE CONTINENT parts of Europe. It is, however, perfectly practi-cable in its entire length of 3200 miles, and rich ininterest and charm for those who care for what ithas to give. We drove a Studebaker car as far as Denver anda Franklin car from Denver to New York. In allthe distance traversed we were not conscious ofbraving any dangers or of taking any particularrisks. The be n u a. C8 ?a© it £ c ACROSS THE CONTINENT BY THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY s^ ByEFFIE PRICE GLADDING ILLUSTRATED BY PHOTOGRAPHS New York BRENTANOS 1915 Copyright, 1915, BY Effie Price Gladding Manufactured by Rowland &. Ive« 225 Fifth Avenu« New York Dedicated toLovers of the open road arid the flying wheel. My country, tis of thee,Sweet land of thee I sing. Digitized by tlie Internet Arclnive in 2010 with funding from Tine Institute of Museum and Library Services through an Indiana State Library LSTA Grant CONTENTS PAGE Introduction 7 Chapter I 11 Chapter II 22 Chapter III 37 Chapter IV 57 Chapter V 76 Chapter VI . , . . 92 Chapter VII , . . . Ill Chapter VIII 142 Chapter IX 169 Chapter X 191 Chapter XI 210 Chapter XII 227 Chapter XIII 257 OfiE, 75.^^r!!5?ii:^^^^4D4 SOUTH dA,^ i:!^*.t°™-V* ntawO *f ._ _. NEB R AS KA SAN sS^JT-i- FRANCISCO ( »%. A H DENVER I COLORADt KANSAS MISSOURI / / -PWASHINOTON The Lacrosscontinent1751glad
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