The American Guide: A Source Book and Complete Travel Guide for the United States by Alsberg, Henry G. (ed.) - 1949

New York: Hastings House Publishers, 1949 Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Thick 8vo. In Very Good - Illustrated Dust Jacekt. . xxii, 1348 pp. 46 pages of maps; U.S, map on on front end-papers; U.S. sectional map of eight regions on rear end-paper. First Edition, 1949. Described as "The Only Complete Travel Guide to the United States. Mile by Mile Descriptions: Where to to --- What to See --- How to Get There. An American Source Book: History --- Culture --- Commerce --- Industry --- Recreation." The Guide divides the country into eight regions with hundreds of tours to all the points of interest in each area with regional sections linked by transcontinential trips, including those to national shrines, parks scenic and industrial wonders. From the main routes, side tours branch off, tempting the tourist to new discoveries. From all large cities convenient trips within a forty-mile radius are described. Price clipped. 3 1/4"x1" chip along top edge rear panel, and 2"x1" square chip to top edge spine of dj with a few smaller chips, and age-toned spine to same. Only the slightest wear, text block age-toning, else, Pristine. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Light-blue cloth with gilt lettering to front board and spine..