California. Issued by the Union Pacific System. Omaha, Neb. Copyright 1924 by W. H. Murray General Passenger Agent Union Pacific System, 1924. 25.8 x 17.3 cm, pp. [1-3] 4-48, 40 illustrations, several in color, 6 maps, original pictorial brown embossed wrappers printed in purple, black and gold, stapled. First edition. A promotional booklet that emphasizes sport and recreation in northern and southern California which includes information on Yosemite National Park, General Grant and Sequoia National Parks, the "new" Tioga Road, now completed through Lee Vining Canyon to connect Yosemite and Lake Tahoe, and the High Sierra, including the proposed Roosevelt National Park. There is a map of Yosemite National Park and a map of Sequoia and General Grant National Parks. This appears to be the earliest printing of this booklet which was reprinted frequently until at least 1935. A fine copy. (#164876).
No statement of printing. Printing code "9-15-24" on page 48.