South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-09-19
a Very Valuable Book.

The undeveoped West: or, Five Years in
the Territories Being Complete History Of
that vast region between the Mississippi and the
Pacific; its Resources, Climate. Inhabitants Ma.
turai Curiosities, etc, with Life and Adventure
on Prairies, Mountains, and the Pacific Coast.
by J. ID. Beadle, Western Correspondent of the
CINCINNATI Commercial, and Author Of 'sLife i'm
Utah. etc.
Inc Nauonal Publishing Co. of Philadelphia,
mas Just issued one Of the most remarkable. and
attractive books Of the century. 1t is well known
70 every one that far beyond the Mississippi AT
stretching over half the continent is vast region
winch we vaguely term 1.-THE Great west''-a
region Astounding In the most wonderful natura
formations, rich in precious mineral deposits
and Offering the rea,est attractions to the set
tier and :he tourist. Though go often spoken of.
1t IS almost an unknown land"
Mr. Beadle went into this region for the avow
ed purpose Of sesing and describing it, aud his
ourneyings and observations were all Cover ned
by hxed purpose, that of discovering and max :
ing known the actual character, condition and
resources OF the country visited by hun. lie
frst traversed the States of Iowa, Minnesota, Ne
braska and Kansas, examining the lands, and
living and convers:ug with the people Of those
sections. For Eve years be kept moving from
point to point, exploring the Territories aud the
great and rich States Of the Pacific Coast en-.
conntering strange people and nnumerable hard
ships and Drawing many dangers in his wander
ings among the savages. He visited the rich
mines of Colorado, Utah, Nevada and Idaho ;
passed into California and Oregon, and there en-
joyed peculiar advaata ges for seeing and inves-
tgating the tesources and curicsities Of those
remarkable States. He spent considerable time
in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas, and his ac-
count Of his observations and discoveries in those
strange and deeply interesting portions of our
country will commend his book to the careful
consideration of the scholar, as well as 10 all
who seek practical information or amusement
His only COMPANIONS in his travels in Arizona
were Indian guides, and for weeks during his
explorations in that Territory he never saw the
face of a white man.
To prospective emigrsnts and settlers in the
'Far West" this history OF that vast region will
prove an invaluable assistance, supplying as il
does, want long felt of a full, authentic and
reliable guide to climate, SOIL products, dis,an
ces, localities, means of travel, etc. 1t may be
relied upon, for it contains no second hand in
formation.
| 1t is comprised in one large octave volume OF
1913 pages, and illustrated with $40 fine engrav-
ings of the scenery, lands, mines, people and Gu.
riosities Of the Great West, and new map of the
region described.
The low price at which the work is issued
brings it within the reach of all, and the great
popular interest in the subject, and established
reputation of the author, combine to make it the
best and most popular book of the day. 1t is
sold by subscription only, and agents are want
| ed in every county